Mr. Bernard Gloster:

I thank Deputy Murnane O'Connor and what she said is wholeheartedly clear. On the joined-up thinking point, I ask Ms Duggan to comment on what is going on with the housing strategy, because we have a clear input into that policy. Before that, however, I will comment briefly regarding the Deputy's contribution.

I not only accept that the Deputy heard what she referred to, but I also saw some reference to it on social media as well. As the CEO of a State agency, I wish to be very clear, and I am very clear with my staff, that no foster carer in Ireland need fear any type of reprisal and, if it is happens, it will not be in my name. Foster carers advocate for what they believe is right. If I thought for one minute this would run to the extent of someone interfering in a case management decision, I assure the Deputy I would take the most serious view of it. I assure foster carers that they can use their own names and advocate and they are quite welcome to do so.