Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their in-depth knowledge when answering questions, which were quite technical as regards the assisted decision-making Act and so forth. There are two points. One is that the ratification of the protocol and the ongoing delay frightens me in respect of the commitments given by the Government. That is something the committee has to pursue. We intend to do that because we are charged with dealing with the UNCRPD and we believe the ratification of the optional protocol is an integral part of that. We will pursue that. Vice Chair, Deputy Tully, raised the issue of legal aid. I ask for clarification on that and for it to be forwarded to our team, or to ourselves, to make sure that we have that information.

I am not sure whether we are being joined by Senator Clonan. If he is not within the confines of Leinster House, he unfortunately cannot contribute. Is Senator Clonan within the confines of Leinster House?