Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before we conclude, I forgot to say we had received apologies from Senator Humphreys.

I thank the delegates for attending what has been a very worthwhile engagement in which we have touched on many areas. I especially thank Ms Heaney and Ms Phelan for their voluntarism. We touched on this issue, but I believe volunteers are the backbone of every community and part of society. We have all learned a great deal today and will certainly pass on their message. We hope it will not be long before they are before the committee again.