Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have a final question. I always like finishing on a message of hope. Ms Connolly of Barnardos stated, "We believe that children and families can overcome the additional mental health issues".

I believe that as well. Ms Connolly mentioned the challenges from the pandemic but also that, in order to do this effectively, Barnardos will need the appropriate support, which will require adequate provision of universal services, as well as specific targeted supports. I agree with that wholeheartedly. Is Barnardos running into barriers to finding that specific support for young people who are adversely affected by mental health issues and their families, not just during Covid but at any time? How would Ms Connolly see us, as legislators, breaking down those barriers for Barnardos?