Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for attending and for her opening statement. Yesterday's report in the Irish Examinershines a new light on this report. The family of a young boy launched a legal challenge against the HSE's standard operating procedure for assessment of need cases. It is the first case of its kind and the judge granted leave to pursue a judicial review of this. What are the implications for families and children if the courts decide this service is not fit for purpose? Is there a back-up plan under way? Has the Minister of State sought advice from the Attorney General on it?