Mr. Bernard O'Regan:

I thank the committee. The issues raised here today have been blended with some suggestions and observations on what would work well, and so on. We are working with our colleagues as hard as we can. This area is an absolute priority for us. It is complex because of the range of issues. There is not any one solution, and we need to work on a number of different fronts. I want to assure the committee, and by extension, the parents, children and adults who want access to better services, that that is what we are working to provide. We are working to be able to provide that support and to do so on a sustainable basis. We regret that it has taken so long. We are bringing as much urgency as we can to this, and we will continue to do so. We will work to improve things so that the experience is a positive one, and to ensure that the children and those who are now adults can have a life that is meaningful and fulfilling, and can pursue the things that are important to them.