Ms Sin?ad Gibney:

As the Covid inquiry is being established and terms of reference are being set, it is really important, and we have learned this from other jurisdictions very close by, that human rights and equality feature in the terms of reference and not as a work stream within the inquiry or a future thought. We have corresponded with the Department of the Taoiseach on this. I would encourage members to exert their influence in that area in ensuring that it is really baked in from the start and a part of the process.