Tony Kett (Fianna Fail)

There is reasonable merit in Senator O'Meara's comments. The assessment, while it is not resource driven, is key to the requirements in the first instance. I accept there is provision to disagree with the service statement if one so desires. However, if a person disagrees with an assessment, irrespective of the resources provided, that is a major problem, leaving aside what might happen thereafter. When a person disagrees fundamentally with the evaluation by the individual or individuals involved, that person is on a loser, irrespective of the service statement or what resources are provided — resources are a separate issue. I accept the point made by Senator O'Meara in this regard. It is a matter that could be considered by the Minister.