Ms Renee Dempsey-Clifford:

I thank Ms Costello and Dr. Rath. It is our general view that no party is against progressing disability rights but in our experience, there is not enough overt support. We are therefore pleased that this meeting is taking place today, for example. We hope very much that all the contributions presented today, including ours and the others yet to be heard, will advance this cause further and that the suggestions made, particularly regarding the cross-party pledge, which could be usefully developed and made on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, may be seriously considered. I thank the committee again for the invitation to participate and we hope our snapshot has been illuminating. We look forward to hearing the other speakers, as well as the question-and-answer session later.