Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his offer to send the transcript on to the working group. Our primary focus is on the issue of extending the jurisdiction of the Ombudsman and the Information Commissioner to the direct provision centre system. In doing that, we have had to examine the direct provision system itself. We are mindful that the working group has been tasked with that responsibility and we will respect its process and outcome. We hope we can assist the group in its work. While we may have recommendations for other sectoral committees in the Oireachtas, our primary focus is on the jurisdiction of the Ombudsman and the Information Commissioner. I will open the floor to members.