Maria Corrigan (Fianna Fail)

I appreciate the Cathaoirleach allowing me to speak so I will be brief. As a country and a State we depend completely on the role of carers in the home. As Government policy has shifted towards keeping people in their own homes we depend on carers even more. I appreciate that the Leader has indicated that should the pressure of business allow he will try to facilitate a debate on carers before the end of the session. Will this debate be taken before the end of the session? It would mean a lot to carers to know that we acknowledge and recognise their role and that we are making provision for the future.