Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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The first question was about alcohol and how significant it was in Dr. Shannon's report. I am attentive to that and I agree. As committee members may be aware, we will be bringing forward the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill in the fall in light of the most recent discussions in terms of our strategy for reducing harm caused by drugs and alcohol.

In some of the questions that I raised to the Minister for Health in that regard, I felt there could have been more of an emphasis on the alcohol aspect of it. In light of those discussions, the Minister indicated to me that he would be instructing a review of our alcohol policies subsequent to our moving through the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015. I am deeply concerned in regard to that.

I note the Senator's point in regard to the aftercare plan. In terms of advising Tusla about the roster on social care workers, Ms Clarke may want to answer.