Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We rightly celebrate the successes of our Special Olympians and Paralympians, but we must also provide for the young boy or girl and school student with a disability who wants to participate. We must always promote the high profile events and have a strong policy of inclusion, but if we are to address inequality in sport, we must consider having a longer conversation on inclusion and removing barriers. It is not just about participating but also attending.

I commend Senator Martin Conway for tabling the motion and thank the Minister of State for attending. This has been a worthwhile debate.