Tom Clonan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I was really struck by something Dr. Hillery said last week. This is going to sound like a statement of the obvious - I will not use the full Monty Python analogy - but obviously children get sick and the most common pattern of illness is in the area of mental health.

It is a vital service. I know that Dr. Burke is in a lead role in this area. I wish her the best of luck in her new post and in working together. She needs whatever support is there. There is a growing public awareness of how critical it is. Deputy Ellis talked about people in crisis and I am sure Senators McGreehan and Flynn will make similar contributions.