Mr. Ciar?n Delaney:

Deputy Canney made a comment about access. He referred to the accessibility of the Dáil Chamber. We went along with the programme. I do not need special accommodations to get around the Dáil Chamber, and nor does Ms Kilcawley. It is easily done but we need a message to go out. We will have local elections and European elections next year. I do not know what the scenario is regarding the European elections but there is no reason there should not be a quota for disabled people in the next election. Funding should be given. I suggest that after the recess we be invited to address Members of the Oireachtas in the audiovisual room, possibly over a few sessions, to let them know what our concerns are.

When it comes to the budget, I ask how many of members could survive on €220 per week?

How many of the committee members could survive on €220 per week? The €12 budget increase in the allowance was the first increase that we had got since FEMPI. I urge members to take a look at all the household stuff that has not been restored and the hidden budgets.

I have a final question that I ask members to check out for us, and it is on an issue that we have discussed. Can somebody check whether any bonuses have been given to managers in the HSE, or in any organisation, for underspending their budget when it comes to issuing appliances and supports for the disabled community?