Margaret Murphy O'Mahony (Fianna Fail)

I take a different view from Mr. Darmody on what he perceives as his performance on this issue. The Government is very committed to the whole sector of disability. The Taoiseach has often said that he wants this Government to be known as having dealt with disability, so give him and the Government time.

I know it is easy for me to sit here and say that, but maybe Mr. Darmody is going a bit too strong, especially when the Taoiseach is not here himself to tease it out. I know he has met Mr. Darmody and, obviously, I am coming from another point of view but given time, this will come good. I certainly know the Taoiseach's intentions are very good with regard to the assessment of need. The same is the case for the Minister, Norma Foley.

All of my questions have been asked at this stage. That is the bad thing about being so far down the list each time. I thank all of the witnesses for attending. I know they are all very busy. What comes next is the most important thing. It is important that we all stay in touch. On a personal level, feel free to contact me at any stage. I am happy to meet the witnesses as a group, individually or however works for them. I thank them again and say "Well done" to them all.