John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I certainly will pass this message on. I know from my own family the importance of respite hours and that Deputy Smith is not exaggerating the issues for those people concerned. I am not surprised they have taken to the streets because for the parents of children with either developmental or disability issues, the most important person in their lives is the child they want to help. I will tell the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, about the Deputy's concerns and ask him to respond directly to her. The matter, as listed here, does not specify Cavan-Monaghan but I will ask him and his officials to give the Deputy a specific answer on Cavan-Monaghan.

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