David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is important that the person not only has a legal background but also has a background in human rights and a medical background with a specialty, I hope, in sexual and reproductive health.

With regard to the various phases, the Minister said that phase 1 will be initiated now. What is the timeframe for this phase? Why is the independent chair not in place for phase 1? It seems the independent chair will kick in in phase 2. Is this correct?