Ms Michelle Gildernew, MP:

I thank the delegation for a succinct and meaningful presentation. Many good suggestions have been made. I do not see any reason to disagree with any of the three ideas proposed. A review or audit of the Agreement is something we would like to see happening. That would be helpful, and if we can assist in any way on any of those issues, including the debate in April, we will do so. I see no reason to disagree with any of the comments made. Because of the work Ms Sara Boyce has done with children and young people - she will have heard my comments to ICTU on the post-19 group - it is especially poignant that she engaged with young people who are now over 19 and are probably being dumped on their families with very little stimulation of any kind. I am aware the delegation is representing the Human Rights Consortium, but I am concerned about the human rights of these young people and would welcome its views.