Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Mr. Harris's comments. There is a huge number of groups in every county. Parents are coming together because of a lack of support. They do a huge amount of work on behalf of all families and children. I agree they should have some sort of support.

In recent weeks, a group of parents in my area fundraised over €20,000. Funding to support the special school to help the kids is not available through the HSE. It is a problem. Parents are taking action to bring in services that are lacking in the area. It is important that some sort of support mechanism is put in place. I hope that the work of this committee and the proposals we make will result in the provision of support for all of life. That is important for all parents.