Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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There were couple of questions on the professional qualifications for GALs in the context of non-verbal children. We are open to specifying a wider range of professionals. We will consider the matter.

Senator Freeman asked who oversees the tendering process. We follow normal Government procurement rules. The tendering process will be overseen by the Office of Government Procurement.

A couple of members asked for a timeline. We hope to publish the Bill by the end of this year and have it enacted in the spring of 2018. The tender process will take approximately three months once it is sent out. Is that right, Ms Fisher?