Mary Moran (Labour)

I welcome the opportunity to speak for the first time in Seanad Éireann and look forward to working closely with fellow Senators. I have a long-standing interest in disability issues and received a nomination to run for the Seanad by Inclusion Ireland, the association for people with an intellectual disability. I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the issues raised on the RTE "Prime Time Investigates" programme broadcast on Monday night, which reported on the silent suffering and lack of support services for carers of people with special needs.