Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank Professor Lynch for reminding the committee about that and about the voices of those who are cared for. Even the language is very different from the language of carers. There is no one word that sums up the people who are receiving care.

I am conscious we have been here two and a half hours now but I thank the witnesses. I think it is because we are conscious of the vital importance of this issue and the real importance of the citizens' assembly recommendations. It can be seen in the document the citizens' assembly produced the huge priority it gave to the recommendations on care, recognising the gendered dimensions but also the importance for society. The witnesses submissions, contributions and engagement with the committee today have really helped us in our deliberations on how best to achieve the implementation of the citizens' assembly recommendations.

I thank Professor Lynch of UCD, Ms Hughes of Care Alliance Ireland, and Mr. Dunne and Ms Duffy of Family Carers Ireland. The committee really appreciates their input.