Aidan Farrelly (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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I welcome the witnesses. I thank them for the considerable work they and the organisations they represent continue to do in what appears to be a growing challenge to work in this space at a time when rights are being questioned, challenged and, in some cases, eroded. It not easy. I count myself lucky to have gotten to this point but I have only done that through a career in community and youth work that was consistently informed by the lived experiences of people whose rights have been continually called into question and challenged. Can Mr. Collins please pass on my regards to the wonderful team of people working in Pavee Point? I had the privilege of being part of some of their student journeys in Maynooth University. I pay homage to their incredible work, passion and diligence. They are fantastic people.

I have a question for Mr. Herrick about the reference to the rule of law in the final page of the commission's submission. I read it with notable concern. I want to check that my concern is accurate and appropriate. The commission feels the PLS process is being rushed and that mores need to be done during this phase.