Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I take on board the concerns and passion with which the Senator has spoken about the two services. I will bring back all of his issues. It is important we acknowledge organisations such as these and if that acknowledgement comes to me in a statement such as the one I have here, I must read it out and acknowledge the fact. It is not about just patting people on the back for the sake of it, it is about acknowledging sincerely the fact these two organisations do wonderful work. I agree with the Senator that we need to put our money where our mouth is at times. These are two organisations about which he has spoken. I will convey his concerns to the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath. I will ask him, in the context of the HSE's national service plan, to consider the two organisations in a different light regarding the views of the Senator, and I am sure his views are shared by more people in Donegal. The two services provide important individual and family supports. I will convey the Senator's profoundly thoughtful concerns to the Minister of State.