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

I want to express our very sincere thanks to Ms Kiernan and Ms Kelly from One Parent Family, Dr. Keilthy and Ms McGowan from the St. Vincent de Paul and Ms Jonsson.

I do not know if "interesting" is the correct word because this is such an difficult topic, but Ms McGowan put it very well when she said in 2022 we are still talking about food poverty and families in Ireland not being able to afford food. That is not a good reflection on our society. This has been helpful for us because we are examining the overall topic of child poverty, on which we will compile a report. I appreciate the witnesses coming before us and answer all of the questions posed. It is to be hoped we will have ongoing engagement on other topics with the witnesses. I thank members. Is it agreed to publish the opening statements on the Oireachtas website? Agreed.