Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I think the section should be more explicit in ensuring it does not relate purely to proceedings before a court. It must be recognised in the Bill that the agency will be working with children and families in a wide range of settings under the legal framework of the Child Care Act 1991. In that context, the wording in our amendment, "whether in proceedings before a court or otherwise", would give a very explicit meaning. If the Minister cannot accept the amendment today, I hope she may consider it in conjunction with the previous amendment and introduce an amendment on Report Stage.