Mary White (Fianna Fail)

The report attempts to state that perhaps this tragedy may not have happened or could not have been prevented. I do not accept that. Unfortunately, Ciara and Adrian Dunne both had physical and emotional problems. As children - as a result of the fact that they each had disabilities - they were provided with special education services. They met, fell in love and, to all intents and purposes and according to the evidence in the report, had a happy and loving relationship. Their children were always well dressed and properly nourished. However, as a married couple, Ciara and Adrian still had emotional and physical problems. I am of the view that the HSE took its eye off the ball and that the system let this family down.

In my document What can we do about Suicide in the New Ireland", I called for a social work service to be available on a 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week basis.