Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank all our guests. My first questions are for Ms Lillis, although Dr. O'Mahony might also have something to say. I might explore the issue of independent advocacy and how it might look in real terms. Ms Lillis was clear it is not just about legal representation but that it is a broader issue. In her estimation and that of anyone else who wishes to give one, who would fulfil that role and at what point in proceedings would he or she be triggered into action? At what point would the representative advocate for the person?