Ms Eileen Daly:

Okay. I will conclude with some statistics and things to be mindful of regarding work and social protection payments for disabled people. Data from the 2016 census showed that 30% of disabled people received a third level education compared with 47% of non-disabled people. Disabled girls and teenagers must have equal access to a broad range of subject choices that reflect their personal abilities and interests.

Professionals working with disabled people should ensure all their services are fully inclusive and have accessible funding streams. We should have access to accessible healthcare, employment and education - essentially, equal access to all areas of life so as to participate as equal citizens in the State.