Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms Budayova. I thank most sincerely all three of the witnesses who gave evidence this morning. The contributions of Mr. Douglas, Ms Budayova and Ms Ryan were extremely powerful. I know each and every member of this committee was extremely anxious that we would hear direct evidence from carers at the coalface. Our guests have very clearly put across the challenges they are facing and they represent 500,000 people the length and breadth of this country. They have given a wide range of the challenges and issues they face on a daily basis and the impact of the current means test rules that are in place. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir for the evidence this morning, which was very useful, productive and powerful.

The first person listed for questioning is Deputy Ó Cuív.