Robbie Gallagher (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the witnesses. I complimented the Deputy on the last occasion for starting this conversation and I do so again today. I am heartened by the presentations, both on the last occasion and today, that this is not a serious issue. Most of the problems that arise are dealt with at local level and the infrastructure is in place to do that. However, it is clear there is an issue when it is not possible to resolve a matter at local level. Putting a mechanism in place to deal with such situations is the challenge we face. Based on the contributions I have heard, I do not underestimate the challenge of trying to get to a point where there is consensus on this. The witnesses have highlighted many issues. I am not saying they are unwarranted, as they are, but it puts into sharp focus the challenge the committee faces in trying to get consensus on this issue.