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

I apologise to our witnesses on behalf of the committee. It is never our intention to be in any way hurtful, disrespectful or inappropriate. Of course, we are in Parliament where people will have different views and people will regularly debate those views, but always in a respectful and appropriate manner. That is the way any debate should be carried out. I also apologise to people looking in, especially families who have been affected by this since I cannot even remember when, who are waiting and whose children have well passed the age of 18 years. This is not how we normally conduct our business.

Senator Ruane may resume her questions.