Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael)
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My own son’s verbal ability improved dramatically through a course of music therapy. I have seen that it works.

On my behalf and on behalf of the committee, I thank the witnesses and everyone who works in the professions. They are under strain. We need to acknowledge that and acknowledge the work done throughout the country, privately, through CDNTs and through the HSE. There are not enough professionals in the witnesses’ fields. There is much strain on the staff so it is important to put on record our thanks to them.

We will make recommendations to Government for changes in our report on 1 June. If the witnesses had one recommendation, what would it be? I will start with Dr. Higgins. Maybe I am putting her on the spot.