Ms Caroline Walker-Strong:

I echo the definition of Safeguarding Ireland. What is important is that while it is social work led, it is not social work exclusive. It needs a multidisciplinary approach. It is about protecting people where they are at the time. Any of us could end up being an at-risk person depending on our health, where we are living at the time or family members. We could end up in a situation where we need protection by the State and need someone to call. That does not necessarily need to be a professional. It could be a long-standing neighbour who starts to notice something is happening next door. We do not have that at the moment. There is no one to call.

Perhaps Mr. Keogh would like to add to that.