Dr. Joanne McCarthy:

I refer to a very important point which I hope will resonate with the committee. The Deputy talked about the lack of clarity around community supports. One of the main messages we want to leave today is that while NPHET did provide a pathway to understanding and looking in at residential services and the challenges there, in this break before the next wave, if it should come, we really need to provide the same level of clarity on the community supports, personal assistance and in-the-home supports. There is an expectation that NPHET will give that guidance and will invest in those services so that families and individuals are not feeling left abandoned as they are right now. That is really important and I thank the Deputy for raising the point.