Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I think that is a very accurate statement from Mr. O'Regan. It very nearly happened.

The picture I painted in dialogue with the witnesses is where we currently are. Obviously, to everybody present, the most important thing is service provision. I outlined the requirement for future service provision as well, which is high demand. When I talk about full-time residential care, I believe that specific area alone and where we are leaving people is embarrassing.

How do we fix this? We know that it requires the 100% implementation of the report. That will take a period of time, if there is a commitment from Government. Today is a shocking day and it is an embarrassment for the Government and for the Minister. It is obvious that the commitments they have made are not being honoured. It is obvious that what they have said is not being honoured. What are the first steps to take to force the Government into a direction?