Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Tonight, we are once again treated to all the contradictions and contortions. The message is very clear: for all the rhetoric, the message from the Government is that the families of children with disabilities will have to keep fighting every day. The message back is equally clear: fight they absolutely will and we will stand with them every single step of the way. Disability rights were hard won. They will not be given up regardless of whatever spin is put on them. The message to the Government is clear; stop breaking the law.

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