Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Like Senator Kett, I believe the amendment deals with a very important issue, as the contents of the assessment will decide what happens to a person. If the contents of an assessment are deficient or unsuitable in the eyes of the applicant or the person seeking the service, that person is not going anywhere in regard to getting his or her due rights. Members on this side of the House will not vote against the Minister because he has shown much common sense in dealing with the Bill, and put much thought into it. However, I urge him to consider this important matter.

The Bill is meant to be applicant centred or customer centred, or whatever is the friendly terminology used in it. While this may be so, if the contents of an assessment are not to the liking of an applicant, where is that person going in regard to getting his or her due rights? I urge the Minister to think strongly about this matter.