Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

I am not for one moment trying to defend what has happened up to this current year. We all know the problem is that A Vision for Change was not implemented. However, there is a very strong commitment on the part of this Government to ensure it is implemented and that is why an additional €35 million has been provided this year and will be provided for the next three years at least in this regard. Anybody who has heard the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, speak about this issue and witnessed the actions she has taken over the past year will not be in any doubt about her commitment in this area.