Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have reflected my deep concerns in that regard on previous occasions. I am offering my thoughts to Mr. McEnery now. I do not intend to go into the detail of the corporate plan. I have some concerns. I draw Mr. McEnery's attention to the recent closure of Rath na nÓg in Castleblayney, County Monaghan. It is well within his compass to know that the reasons given for the closure of that facility apply in other facilities that are not closed. The report was initiated after issues were raised by the highly trained and professional staff of the facility. It is most regrettable. It grates with me that this has happened to a centre that was tasked with caring for children from difficult circumstances. This problem is not confined to the child care area. There are other instances of it, for example, relating to the care of older people.

I will leave it at that. I wish HIQA every success. I wish Mr. McEnery well in his new responsibilities. I wish Mr. Marty Whelan, Ms Tracey Cooper and all the team the very best in what they undertake. I would like them to flex their muscles a little at some point. It is not good enough always to be used for the ulterior motives of others. The report process needs to be examined carefully. I refer particularly to the consequences of certain presentations. I will leave it at that. I thank the witnesses for listening to me.