Mr. Ger Deering:

Absolutely. I fully agree that how every citizen and person living in the country is treated is our collective business. I am careful to talk about citizens and people living in the country because I am conscious that there are probably half a million people living here who are not citizens and are entitled to the same rights. I agree with the Deputy that, as I mentioned in my introductory remarks, we will be judged in the future by how we deal with those who are less fortunate in society. I do not want to come here and pretend that, as Ombudsman, I will address all of the very difficult problems that have been there for some time. I hope to deal with individuals in those areas and, if necessary, examine whether our own investigative reports are required in the area and encourage public bodies to do all that they can to deliver for those people.