John Lahart (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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I have loads of questions but not enough time for all of them. I would like the witnesses to spend a little time on the innovative stuff. I really like Mr. Heffernan's message of hope. The recommendations in that regard are very significant. Senator Conway referred to the situation of a bachelor. I am interested in that in reference to the constitutional referendum, which places quite a stress on family as the primary caring unit. What happens to people who live alone? I would like our guests to speak about the proactive things we can do as a society. It sounds like the overall message is that different aspects are fine but it takes a village to do it all and we could be doing much more.

I go back to the comments about the referendum by the representatives from Family Carers Ireland. On the one hand, they are welcoming it and, on the other, they are saying it does not go far enough. What do they recommend in this regard?