Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

We all share Senator Terry's concern that there is fine intent but that the person being assessed might be let go. Does the assessment falter and fail them? I read many of the submissions which were made and this is what people are worried about. Their concern is motivated by doing good for the person and safeguarding that the applicant is assessed within a specified period. This is laid out in law. However, the Senator is talking about the end point of the assessment. One enters into an assessment period, but how long will this take? It is an important concern. As I said on Second Stage, people with disabilities will emerge from shadows into sunlight for the first time. We must ensure that the sun keeps shining.