Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

I take the point Deputy Ó Caoláin makes. However, I am strongly advised that in the context of the legal definitions that are required in the legislation, the use of the word "detention" is necessary. It must be made clear that special care involves the detention of a child. To make it appear otherwise would be misleading in the context of what is actually happening. I have already outlined the kind of safeguards that are in place for the small number of children affected by this matter.

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