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

The Minister mentioned alcohol. The debate is my opportunity to respond and ask her about key issues. The Chairman was present for the meeting before Christmas and will know how forcefully the independent rapporteur spoke about the issue. Today's meeting is the first opportunity that I have had to ask the relevant Minister about the matter. It is only right and proper that I pose the question.

Every year the Government rapporteur on child protection produces a comprehensive report. I have asked the Minister and ask her again to provide an implementation plan for his report. The rapporteur's recommendations should not be left on a shelf and forgotten about. We need an implementation plan that is based on the recommendations in his report.