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

Before I open up to questions from members, I wish to repeat that at present there are allegations of historic abuse in the organisation and these allegations are still the subject of ongoing criminal investigations. No one has been convicted and we must avoid any prejudicial comments. The purpose of the committee meeting is to consider policy, legislation and issues relating to Tusla and not the facts of what happened in St. John Ambulance. I ask members to remain within that topic of the meeting. I advise members that they have 12 minutes each for their questions and answers.