Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I wanted to ask that question when I had the opportunity. I want to say a very sincere thanks to the Minister of State. Some of the questions strayed outside her exact remit but she was very fair and honest in her answers. The Minister of State has a very difficult role. I know that she is pushing and advocating greatly and doing her absolute best in difficult circumstances. I thank her and her officials, Ms Jenny Anderson and Mr. Noel Byrne, for appearing by way of video link. Can I have the agreement of the committee to publish the opening statements to the Oireachtas website? Agreed. I thank all the members for their attendance.