Martin Conway (Fine Gael)

I concur with the sentiments expressed by Senators Mary Moran, Mary Ann O'Brien and others. We have been assured that the Laurence Crowley value for money report on funding for services with people with disabilities will be published before the end of the term. Much work has been done on the report, which was initiated by the former Minister of State, Mr. John Moloney, at a time when services were not improving despite significant increases in funding. We should be fair to Mr. Moloney and acknowledge his role in establishing the value for money audit which is being continued by this Government. I look forward to the outcome of the report because I believe it will revolutionise funding for services for people with disabilities.

As we approach the end of term, Senators may recall that last year we were kindly invited to the Abbey Theatre by Senator Fiach Mac Conghail, who made tickets available to attend a show. It would be appropriate for Senators to buy tickets before the end of term to attend the current production at the Abbey Theatre, "The House", which is, I understand, a good production. This would show solidarity-----