Paschal Donohoe (Fine Gael)

This morning I attended the launch of the Carer of the Year Awards organised by the Carer's Association. I attended the event because the association has a particularly vibrant presence in my neighbourhood and constituency. It was a very moving event and was attended by many carers and those being cared for. The enormous difficulties for some of the carers to simply attend such an event is indicative of the burden on them and the time-consuming nature of the great work they do in looking after loved ones.

Sorry, a Chathaoirligh, I do not want to take your place but when a Member of the Seanad is trying to make a point or is making a contribution, cognisance from other Senators——