Gillian Toole (Meath East, Independent)
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I thank the witnesses for their feedback. It has been an informative session. I do want to be cheeky or anything, but Mr. Gloster said he has a few months left. As organisations change, my fear is that projects, visions, ambitions and plans might change down the line. Can the good things that we have heard be documented and continued in Mr. Gloster's absence? That is just by way of cheeky comment.

Is access to alternative respite made in the standard way through a disability services manager? Does the HSE liaise with the NTA on transport? Historically, a community fund could be used for niche transport. When I raised this in the context of Meath, we have been steered towards giving new routes to Local Link flexibus. Something like this for people with additional needs must be more bespoke. That is where the restoration of the community fund would be helpful.