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

Regarding the Deputy's first question, I, as Minister, made a decision, because I think it is good practice, to ask representatives from the sector to put forward names. It was those in the sector who put those names forward. I have also suggested a way in which I am going to try to draw a wider representation. I think that is a very good practice.

On the Deputy's second question regarding the rights of children with additional needs or disabilities, we are of course concerned and worried about them. As the Deputy knows, there is not delivery of schools, preschools and crèches, but-----

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