Mr. Pat Smyth:

The red flags for us are child protection concerns. Regulation is one side of this issue. Child protection concerns such as those highlighted by the "RTÉ Investigates" programme allow us to take immediate action with regard to the safety of any child. Regulation involves trying to ensure that service quality is of the highest standard. However, the rules allow and the business in which we are involved - that of child protection - demands that when people become aware of risks to children, Tusla is notified of those risks. Child protection is a constant red flag. Any immediate risk to a child needs to be reported.