Erin McGreehan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Cathaoirleach and all of our witnesses are welcome to our meeting this evening. They may be in Carlow but I hear the Louth accent coming back at me. It is always lovely to hear someone I recognise. The witnesses are all very welcome. It is great to have both organisations in the room. The responsibility that is lined up in front of us is huge, and all those in both organisations have a huge role in so many lives in our communities. The effects of what they do, what is done or what is not done is colossal. We all know that because we speak about it every single day and week here and in our constituency offices, and we hear it on the news and everywhere. That responsibility at both local government and HSE levels is profound.

I have one question. Do the CCMA and the disability services meet, how often do they do so, and what is on the agenda in how both organisations fulfil their responsibilities under the UNCRPD and in their remit in providing healthcare, housing and adequate living and community spaces within our communities?

Is it okay if I tic-tac with the witnesses?