Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Those people have a voice too and have to be heard. It is important to listen to the person with a disability on the issue. I mentioned only two or three cases. I know many families and others who like the hotel model. I want to deal with the misinformation given out about this in other quarters. This has been tried in Kilkenny and Galway and other places. The individual checks into the hotel which ensures that everything he or she needs is available, including fully accessible en suite rooms, specialised beds, aids and appliances, hoists, support for medication and management, clinical tasks and IWA personal assistants who are available 24-7. People are saying they like that. I am saying give them the choice and that is in line with the UNCRPD.

Senator Dolan talked about the core issue. I did not like his analogy of railway stations, with which I felt a little uncomfortable.