Ms Siobhán Ní Chonaráin:

Our remarks on the pace of change in society were made as part of an overall introduction to our briefing notes and our policy and implementation moving forward. We acknowledged that society, as we know, always embraces change, perhaps. We were pointing out that it is up to us as an organisation, as it is for everybody, to make sure structures and policies move in pace with the needs that emerge in society. As an organisation, we have always been proactive in our sense of leadership. We have sought to create awareness within the organisation of what the needs are, and of the sort of atmosphere that gives everybody a sense of dignity and respect. We can elaborate further on that if the Deputy wishes.

The Deputy also picked up on what we had to say about bystanders. As a potentially influential organisation, Comhaltas is where many young people in Ireland start their journey. We see the role of the bystander, as one who feels empowered to note and create the atmosphere, to be important. I ask Ms Bartley, the ardchláraitheoir, to comment further on the role of the bystander and on our overall Cothromaíocht policy.