Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have given my reply to Senator Gavan as a Christian Democrat. That is what I believe in. That kind of behaviour has no place in a democracy.

Regarding the work Senator Dolan is doing on disability, I point out to Senator Murnane O'Connor that it is not just Government work but work on his own behalf, to be fair to him. From long before he came into this House, he has been a very strong advocate for disability. The Government has committed to the disability sector. We have challenges to meet and that is what budget 2018 is about. There has been increased investment in areas around healthcare and disabilities.