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

When one comes into government at first there is always an insatiable urge to do things as quickly as possible. When it comes to people with significantly greater needs in terms of disability, however, one must be absolutely certain that one is doing it, first, with their consent. Second, we must ensure that the type of wrap-around service or supports they will need - be it moving back to their own communities and families, or to another area - are there. That is why we have to be extraordinarily careful. As regards the available funding, which is within the existing service provision, and additional capital funding, I am convinced that we do have the necessary resources. It will be a different type of resource, but sometimes that is about attitudes and culture. We have had some experience of that with A Vision for Change, but I think it will translate over into this area also.

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