Ivana Bacik (Independent)
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I thank TENI for the comprehensive submission. My question is about the Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection, which has reviewed the provisions in the general scheme that the Minister, Deputy Burton, published last year. I understand that Mr. Giambrone is happy with the recommendation made by the committee that the age would be reduced to 16 years. Rather than duplicating the work of the committee, would he endorse or agree with the recommendation the committee made more generally on the scheme of the Bill? Should this committee also refer to the joint committee recommendations, as that committee conducted a very thorough examination?