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

We might look for the relevant documents from the HSE just to see what it is doing regarding the model.

I thank all the witnesses for their thought-provoking evidence. This was one of the first meetings in a long time at which nearly every member contributed. That testifies to the evidence the witnesses gave us. Lived experience is what we want to hear about. We have abstract ideas at every level on how disability services should work and what should be in place but lived experience is what we have been considering from the outset. I thank the witnesses sincerely, including for the work they continue to do in their various roles. To keep the information coming two ways, we must account for issues they believe we should raise. We are only as strong as the evidence and documentation they give us. We need to explore further the fair deal, including the money. It may be a route to help some families or individuals with disabilities. These are issues on which we need to expand.

I again thank the delegates for their evidence. This has been one of the longest meetings we have had, which is a testament to the value of what the witnesses have been saying to us. I thank the members, who have contributed enormously, have a great understanding and are working very hard to advance the cause of people with disabilities and their families. I thank our team here, which does extraordinary work in ensuring the smooth running of everything.