Dr. Geoffrey Shannon:

I am conscious that there are differing views on that. My view is that these are children who need greater protection. If we have nothing to hide, why are we afraid of sanctioning a HIQA-style inspection? If we are claiming that good practice is occurring, why are we pulling down the shutters? What is there to hide? To date, I have not been asked by the Department of Justice and Equality to make an input into the proposed children and family relationships Bill.