Mr. Chris Quattrociocchi:

I thank the Deputy. Quite simply, this is seen to be best dealt with as a matter of public law and the Child and Family Agency is considered to be the best placed agency to make an application from a neutral perspective. Notwithstanding that - I know Mr. French has given his views on this aspect as well - this is something that will be explored further and there will be further engagement with Tusla as part of drafting. I understand the committee has requested a report from Tusla too as part of pre-legislative scrutiny. This is something we will obviously examine in due course as well.