Aidan Farrelly (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the Minister of State's response. That level of detail is very welcome. I offer the full support of the Social Democrats in progressing this in whatever way we can in terms of policy. This is incredibly important. We have spoken quite often in the Chamber in recent weeks about SET and disability services. There is an intersectionality between the two. It is not just about the level of care within the CDNT, as there is an impact on education and housing. It is cross-sectional throughout society.

I appreciate the commitments the Minister of State has made here this evening and in the programme for Government. I look forward to continuing the dialogue with the Minister and the Minister of State in regard to that in the coming months and years. I reassure them of our support. We must maximise the encouragement of ways in which we can bring in staff. That will be the best way to reduce waiting times and ensure children get timely services.

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