Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

They have a monitoring role. I think we would all be concerned about how people are treated, which was the subject of some earlier questions. The committees are responsible for ensuring that a person's civil, legal and human rights are protected during the process. I reiterate that this sort of co-operation will lead to greater protection. Of course there are countries that we all have concerns about. Nevertheless, I think this will enhance the type of protection of the individual that is provided within the EU on a case-by-case basis.