John O'Mahony (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. He spoke about equity and the need to target resources. What does that mean to those whose case I highlighted today? What does it mean to those who cannot cope in such situations?We spoke about a television programme that was broadcast last night. If a television programme were to carry out an investigation into the case I have raised, there would be further uproar. It is time the Government took a proactive rather than reactive approach to this issue. I urgently appeal to the Minister to ensure the criteria developed for the new system take account of cases such as the one I have raised.