Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

In my ten years' experience in the House I have found every Member to have a strong humanitarian orientation in considering those who are vulnerable and helpless, particularly the aged. I have heard many contributions from Members speaking on behalf of old people who have been victimised or suffered. There is a case of a 96 year old woman in Galway who, in her twilight years, will have her life changed. She may end up in an institution, with no one to care for her, because her son is going to prison. That is a justice issue and we have discussed justice on various occasions, including the varying approach to it. Humanitarian aspects should have been brought to bear——