Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank our three guests. It has been very enlightening to hear on-the-ground experiences regarding the lack of supports and services. We have an awfully long way to go as a country to get a level of service that is in any way acceptable. I am substituting for Senator Seery Kearney during this meeting, who has spoken at length about the advocacy work that Ms Holmes’s organisation does in Dublin 12. Senator Seery Kearney wanted me to put on record that community's thanks for the work the organisation does, because it is extremely valuable.

That leads me on to some questions for Ms Holmes and Ms Whitmarsh relating to funding. How are they managing the funding of their organisations? Clearly, it is challenging and the advocacy work they do is critical. Are they accessing HSE funding or are there other supports for their organisations? I acknowledge Ms Whitmarsh's organisation has not been up and running for long.