Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would propose that we proceed with the Citizens' Assembly, which would deal specifically with the issue of care and other matters that might be included in its terms of reference. It was the intention of Government that the Citizens' Assembly would proceed and deal with the very valid issues raised by Senator Clifford-Lee. I am sure that there would be opportunity for engagement in that assembly, both internally and externally, in terms of making expert views available.