Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I thank Ms Soraghan, Ms Mullock and Mr. Harris for their engagement this afternoon, although I apologise that we had to step out for a number of votes but Senators O'Loughlin and McGreehan kept it going. I thank them for their sincerity and the work they are doing on behalf of the communities they represent. It is hugely important that they continue that work. Right through, the services need to improve, etc. I congratulate them on that and thank them for coming before the committee.

I thank the members for their participation in it. We had full participation again this afternoon. I also thank our team. Our team are an absolutely superb group of people who have been working with us and for whom there is no job too large or too small. They have given huge service to the Joint Committee on Disability Matters. The team has played a huge role in having the committee as strong and as collective as it is. I thank all of those who are currently working on it and, indeed, those who have worked on it over the past couple of years.

It is a pleasure to be a part of their team and to continue the great work they do. I thank them very much. There is one thing for certain, which is that we have to future proof because the challenges out there for people with disabilities from the cradle to the grave are continuing to grow and we have to challenge the system. I thank the witnesses for their engagement.