Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Gloster. So far three speakers have indicated, starting with Deputy Sherlock. On my own behalf I wish very briefly to thank Mr. Gloster for his opening statement and for engaging with the committee. The members will be heartened by the fact that changes have been made with regard to communication and transparency for parents. That is of paramount importance to us and to parents throughout the country. Mr. Gloster has flagged areas where a report might be available or is in production since the previous inspection date. This is of critical importance because it highlights to parents that they can ask questions and providers must answer them. The communication between parents and the service providers is often excellent. There is simply no reason to think that sort of set-up will be abused. I wish to highlight my appreciation of Mr. Gloster's front-loading of that information in his very comprehensive opening statement. I commend him on doing so while under the weather.