Dr. Aoibhinn Walsh:

What we do when we meet these families is very clearly get their consent to link with people. We explain that the child is going to need these services going forward and ask if they are happy for us to contact IPAS when the next appointment is coming through if the person has not been in touch or we cannot get through to his or her to find out where he or she is. By and large, Senator Ruane is right. All caregivers tell us that there is such fear there that is has to be very clearly explained.