Ms Koulla Yiasouma:

Part of the next phase of development for Oberstown relates to outcomes for young people. The work being done has been extraordinary. I have been watching the development and there has been a lot of joint work between North and South. I was often the NGO representative in the work happening in the North. I have been watching Oberstown from a distance and the work has honestly been remarkable. I am not joking when I say that it is a world leader in detention for children. I am not sure whether the State wants to be known for being the best at that but the quality of care for children is world beating. It is certainly held in very high regard across Europe, if not around the world. The next phase of development relates to outcomes, tracking young people and being able to demonstrate the impact the model of care in Oberstown has on children. You can only do so much, however. It is an incremental journey.