Ms Niamh McCarthy:

Our service is still in its infancy; it is only a few weeks old. This is not something we have come across yet, but we have come across a young parent who was offered the opportunity of entering residential care with their child. Ms Kneafsey's point is important, namely, that there are pockets of innovation. It is not a fostering campaign that is happening at the moment; it is an individualised response to certain needs. We also sees pockets of innovation in diversity. There are individualised responses depending on where one lives or what social work department one is linked with. It is also something we may be mindful of in the research element of our service. We are hope to influence systemic change and capture those pockets of innovation that could then possibly be replicated throughout the country or that at least could be recommended.