Aidan Farrelly (Kildare North, Social Democrats)

Would the Minister accept a critique of that reform is that it will potentially lose some independence, given that with regulation comes Tusla responsibility for the service? The role of a guardian ad litem should be, in theory, independent of the State. Is there a risk that when we go through with this reform, which will cost us millions, we could lose not only very efficient access to service but also an independent voice that advocates on behalf of children?