Erin McGreehan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have a personal question for Mr. Crombie Angus and he may feel free to not answer. We all come to this committee because we have empathy and a belief in the UN convention. Empathy is all well and good, but we also need an investment in and understanding of people. These engagements help us with that understanding and make sure to give is a kick to keep going. How does this all make Mr. Crombie Angus feel that he is constantly pushing for this equity in his own country, in his own world and his own society? We all know that society is the barrier. We all put up those barriers. How does this make him feel? How does it make the witness feel when those barriers are actually pulled down? Mr. Cawley spoke about the assistive technology. Ms Weldon spoke about the ability to travel, and Owen spoke about his ability to live independently. How does this make them personally feel when the barriers are taken down and you are liberated? Please feel free to answer or not answer but I believe that this is the crux of what the convention is about. It is about creating equity and in the world for us all not just for some of us.

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