Yesterday, at a meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, we heard the Government is not meeting its statutory obligations on children obtaining assessments of need. It was proposed by witnesses at the meeting that a cross-party motion be tabled reaffirming the intentions and aspirations of the Oireachtas regarding assessments of need for children under the Disability Act. This motion would insist that these assessments are delivered in full and on time, as provided for, within the six-month period set out in the Act. This would be a very powerful response to the complete dereliction of the Government and the previous Government in the responsibility for children and their developmental needs. Will the Taoiseach support such a cross-party motion?

The Deputy is referring to 2005 legislation. With regard to assessments of need, we have provided additional funding in the budget. My view is we should do everything we possibly can to get timely assessments of need for children and meet our obligations in this regard. I have no difficulty supporting this.