Lynn Ruane (Independent)
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I understand why the witnesses say they are not doing it, but I am trying to get to the crux of the cases and to determine where we probably should be using them.

Reference has been made to the backdated piece. The backdating of care has been discussed, but other services that may have gone awry during that time include education, the National Educational Psychological Service, NEPS, psychological supports, autism supports, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy. Is it just the aftercare? This may not be a question for the witnesses as it relates to the HSE and the Department of Health as well, but if the State wrongly categorises somebody for a period of time or it has a detrimental impact, should there not be an automatic right not only to the provision of aftercare but also to the healthcare the person should have received as a young person, even if the person has turned 18 in the interim while the appeal process was ongoing? It is nearly a case of providing redress.