Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the Deputy's concerns. What I have outlined in my measure is a move and a transition to a new way. It is a transition to a new way that was developed on the basis of extensive consultation, research and work with experts who are now designing around what the research indicates may be a better way to ensure inclusion and access of our very beautiful young children who have some form of disability. I am going to trust that process with regard to that body of work and research. The Deputy is correct to identify the importance of being very careful about watching this unfold and the importance of monitoring and reviewing it. I appreciate the challenge it will be for the current system as well as for the people who are part of that system and who are working as SNAs.

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