Margaret Murphy O'Mahony (Fianna Fail)

Well done to him for that. I hope he continues to do so. I acknowledge the front-line staff who are keeping all of our centres, etc., going every day. They are the powerhouse of the whole system. I would also like all of us to remember that behind every statistic and plan is a person with a disability and his or her family. They are navigating a life they had not planned on and did not seek. We all need to remember that.

On the workforce front, staffing numbers are up, which is great. However, we still hear about retention challenges and burnout in the sector. What is being done, not only to fill the posts but to build career pathways and retain skilled professionals, especially therapists and key workers?