Joe O'Reilly (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the witnesses to the committee. It is disturbing to hear them talking about violent activities in such terms. Presumably, however, levels have reduced, although it still happens. Has there been a reduction or a recent increase? That is a real concern.

I am not up to speed on the situation in Northern Ireland but I presume there is mandatory reporting so if people approach the organisation, it must report to the police. How does that affect the group's work? I remember the principal of a small primary school saying to me once that if she started mandatory reporting in her area, she would have to close the school because everyone is related. The culture has changed since I had that conversation but I wonder how it works now.

How would the centre function? Is it a therapeutic space and how would people access it? Would it be similar to a citizens' advice clinic?

Again, I welcome the witnesses. It is good they are here and that this work is progressing.