Ms Kate Duggan:

I will ask Mr. Brophy to come in on that question. Returning to the Deputy's query on compliance and inspection, it is important for us to say that we do not wish to underplay that aspect. What we are saying, however, is that any discussions around this element need to include our regulators, be that HIQA, the Charities Regulator, ourselves and other statutory partners. Under the guidance of the Children First interdepartmental group, a conversation would be needed to tease out what exactly we think this aspect should look like and who then should have this function. The question would be if this is required and, if it is, where this responsibility should sit.

Regarding lessons learned, we have talked about the wider lessons, but Mr. Brophy might address this specific aspect. To correct the record concerning our organisation, as well, we have received 11 referrals. We have received five referrals since the establishment of our phone lines, while we had received six referrals beforehand. Those are the referrals that have come to us. It is not to say that people have not come forward in a different context, perhaps to An Garda Síochána. I have just given the figures for our agency.