Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I would like to start by acknowledging the work of the Minister in this area and in the context of her portfolio in general. I mean no disrespect to former Ministers, but I think she is the most progressive individual who has worked in this area.

I do have a few criticisms as well, but I think-----