The national dementia strategy was published recently. There was no clear commitment to the provision of a funding stream to underpin it and it has some deficiencies, but we welcome its publication. I know that the Taoiseach will give me the usual answer that the Whips can meet to discuss my request, but could the House get time before the summer to debate the national dementia strategy? It is important and we must plan well in advance for what is coming down the tracks, given the ageing population and all that flows from same. I would like to get a commitment from the Taoiseach because, if he says there will be a debate in the House, it will happen.

Yes. I do not foresee any difficulty with an appropriate time being made available once the Deputy raises it at the Whips' meeting.

And the Taoiseach will help me through the line.

Yes.

I thank the Taoiseach.