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

I am glad to hear that Shine is taking a relatively broad view and understanding of the family. I completely agree that while there is blood family, sometimes your best supporters are the people you choose rather than the people you are related to.

However, it strikes me that this broad definition might not always be recognised by medical professionals and that there might be concern over who is invited into the room. I wonder whether the delegates have considered this if supporters are being included in the definition of family.