Frances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank all of the witnesses for coming before the committee and for the amazing work they do. I am very aware of the work they do, which is really a vocation. Their dedication is brilliant.

As the Cathaoirleach said, the committee has supported the families' call for consideration by the Irish Government on taking an interstate case. We were very happy that we were able to support it. I am aware that recently the witnesses were in the US meeting representatives of the Administration and Members of Congress. Would they be able to discuss the potential from this? What type of reception did they get in the US? What did people say? Are they supportive of taking an interstate case? Will the witnesses speak a little about that? I want to speak about intergenerational trauma afterwards.