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

On behalf of the committee, we genuinely appreciate everybody taking the time. It is not an easy topic at times for people to discuss. As I said in the earlier part of the meeting, it really is invaluable for the committee in its prelegislative report of the Bill and it is fantastic that everyone was able to join us and speak with such passion, from the heart and with such honesty. We know that it is not easy and we really do appreciate it. We want to sincerely thank everyone for taking the time. We will take all their suggestions on board.

I know that the groups have made submissions and it is not just what we heard today. We have appreciated this really informative debate and it has been really good to have the back and forth of questions and answers. I thank the witnesses and the committee members.

Is it agreed to publish the opening statement to the Oireachtas website? Agreed. Again, I thank members and all of the witnesses.