This morning we heard at least eight Deputies refer to the issue of disability and I want to pick up on Deputy Brady's point on the programme, Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015-2024. It is my understanding that the committee on implementation of this has only met twice. Would the Tánaiste consider an all-party approach to the issue of the implementation of the employment strategy for people with disabilities, taking on board the spokespersons on health and disability with a view to ensuring that strategy is implemented and that this Dáil will be a champion for disability?

On the same matter, would the Tánaiste commit to a cross-departmental approach in this regard? Unfortunately, the families explained to us this morning that when they ask the question of the Department of Health, they get kicked to the Department of Education and Skills and when they ask the Department of Education and Skills, they get kicked to the Department of Social Protection. Realistically, we need all of the relevant Departments involved to focus on this. It is not only about the WALK PEER - Providing Equal Employment Routes - programme but about that model and where it can be rolled out. It does fantastic work. I hope the Tánaiste takes the time to have a look at it at first hand. It does great work with families, with people who otherwise would really struggle.

All right, the point is made.

I would agree that a cross-departmental approach is necessary in order to reach the target set out in the employment strategy for people with disabilities. I would expect that the relevant committee will also be examining this and monitoring the implementation of the report. It is essential that it is implemented and I would think that the relevant committee would be an appropriate place to discuss the ongoing implementation of that important strategy.