Ms Aoife Rafferty:

I joined the organisation in November 2022 so I am not an expert on the safeguarding policies prior to that. Ms Pakes and her team are very diligent in ensuring those policies are enacted. In relation to "Girls in Green" and the concerns and complaints that were brought directly to me by the PFA of Ireland, again we ensured that we approached those complaints with compassion and a level of confidentiality. There was a group of individuals who were bringing concerns to us. At that point, we established our oversight committee. We brought in expertise, as Mr. Keohane referred to. That is where we considered our Raiseaconcern service. For me, where we are right now, I would reiterate what Ms Pakes is saying. It is really important for individuals who are out there to trust the FAI and the processes, policies and procedures. I will go back to my comment that I made on that day. It is about behaviour, openness, and support. While I know the Senator is referring back to previous communication, we are very clear that as an association we want to create a safe space and that individuals will come forward at different points and we will enact those policies.