Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

When we discussed the case of Mr. A, the Taoiseach referred to the child protection rapporteurs who have been appointed recently and said that they may point out the need for legislation on child protection. Will the rapporteurs have a function in respect of the register of persons considered unsafe to work with children? If they point out the need for such legislation, which is a glaring need, will the Bill be expedited.

The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste were very quick to act last week in respect of indiscipline in their respective parties. Will they give the same urgency, priority and attention to school discipline, which is addressed in the Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill?

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