David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator for that powerful presentation. I do not think a response is needed as it speaks for itself.

I thank everybody for giving of his or her very valuable time. I apologise for the length of the hearing, but it is an important issue. Many matters were discussed and I know that we could have spent an entire session dealing with any one of them. I invite the delegates to engage with the two rapporteurs, Deputies Marcella Corcoran Kennedy and Anne Ferris, or any member of the committee should they wish to draw the attention of the committee to a particular matter. The dialogue is open. We will publish the transcript and when the process is over, we would like to have a series of clear recommendation to send to the Government. As Senators and Deputies on the Opposition or Government side, we will try to progress them with the officials in the various agencies and Departments involved.

We will hold a second meeting on this matter on Wednesday, 26 February.