Joan Freeman (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister and I thank her and her officials for the opportunity to voice any concerns we have. My question was pre-empted by Deputy Rabbitte. My main concern is about out-of-state placements for our children. We all know how difficult it is to make these placements. Sometimes, it can take months and even years. In her opening statement, the Minister said there would be no legal impediment to such placements. What impediments could there be?

Why does she not know how Britain will respond if it is going to leave the European Union? Will it still honour any out-of-state placements? The Hague Convention will kick in if there are issues. However, has she had conversations with her British counterpart about out-of-state placements?