Ruairí Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein)

My comments will be brief. It was really positive what Mr. Gloster said. Whether we are talking about the All Stars inclusive clubs programme or the High Five boxing academy or, as I have seen myself, Louth Disability Cycling Club, where kids were given an ability to cycle when they could not have previously done it, these initiatives are really good.

As a follow-on, sometimes it is very useful for parents. I know that parents have made the point that in some cases they get fed up and they are offered parenting programmes but some of them would say that sometimes they are looking for something more comprehensive where they can have that shared experience or whatever else. What we are talking about are strategies to de-escalate circumstances - I used to call them "moments" and my wife used to give about it. She would kill me if I did not mention it. Members of Archways are across the road in Buswells Hotel at the minute. She works on the Changing Lives Initiative. I know from my own constituency work that a huge amount of people have utilised that and found it beneficial. That is for kids who present with ADHD but, in an awful lot of cases, you would also have kids with autism and comorbidities. They found it really useful. I am asking about that piece around family supports but something comprehensive.

The wider issue, which hits those with mobility issues in particular, is transport. It seems to be an issue with hospitals and appointments. There was funding available at one point but I think it needs to be looked at across the entire health service.