Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Will the Minister of State ensure all people with disabilities are guaranteed a quality service as a right? She has accepted that all cuts to front-line services have now ended. Is that correct? I would like to mention another issue. If we were going to be radical and reformist, why did the Taoiseach not appoint a senior Minister to deal with the disability issue? The tens of thousands of families that are directly affected by this issue would welcome a full-time senior Minister with sole responsibility for people with disabilities. While I accept that the Minister of State is doing the work herself, I would like to put this radical idea for reform and change to her.

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