Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before we go to FGM, I will add to what previous speakers have said about it. FGM is not something that we speak about in this country. It is a most unacceptable practice. I would have thought that through our agencies and in particular the HSE, we might have some targets to ensure the elimination of FGM in Ireland. In the context of the work being undertaken by the HSE, given that it is more of a health issue than a criminal justice issue - although I note some cases are going before the courts and that some convictions have been achieved - I wonder about the monitoring of the targets and if there are targets for the elimination of FGM. If there are not, then why not? If there are, who monitors them, and does the oversight group have any role in ensuring that this practice is eliminated entirely? I am sorry for interfering.