Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I take on board everything the Deputy said and would disagree with very little of it other than to say I am always reluctant to move back to the medical model when it comes to disability because most people within the disability sector, and I am talking about the people who have a disability rather than those who would speak on their behalf, tell me clearly that they do not want a medical model of care and that it is more that. I understand fully the point the Deputy is making but there are major difficulties in regard to funding. However, I am sure our circumstances will improve and the recommendations from the National Council for Special Education will be taken into account.

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