Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their contributions this morning and for the depiction of the challenge within mental health and within the Prison Service for people with disabilities.

Every Thursday morning, we meet with witnesses who empower us with information on the challenges that are facing people with disabilities, which are right across society. This morning’s meeting was on the justice and prison systems and mental health. As our guests were answering the questions and making their opening contributions, it was clear we have a long way to go as a society to make sure that we are completely and absolutely inclusive not just in Ireland, but the world over. I was struck by the responses to Senator Flynn's first question on having regard for autistic people within the prison services and the Garda stations. We have an awful lot of work to do on it.

I thank the guests and committee members for their evidence. If there are other issues that we have not addressed, I would appreciate any other information. Mr. Farrelly committed to giving us some further information, which I would greatly appreciate.