Mr. Martin Parfrey:

Tusla is the agency which will be responsible for tracing under the proposed legislation and I would be concerned about the level of funding. Much more funding will be needed to provide the staffing levels required to provide the proper service. Many of those affected are getting older. For many of them, time has already run out. For others, the clock is ticking. Waiting periods of a number of years are simply not an option. The general scheme of the Bill gives no indication what level of funding will be provided, but it is essential that they get enough funds to provide a service where a trace can be completed in a matter of months rather than years. Many do not have time on their side. I will leave it at that because we are running out of time.