Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

It is a missed opportunity to take these matters without debate or the opportunity to reflect, particularly in the case of No. 27a in respect of the re-appointment of the Ombudsman for Children. It would have been appropriate for Members of the House to have had the opportunity to pay tribute to the Ombudsman for Children, Ms Emily Logan, and the staff at that office. It is unfortunate that we are being asked to agree it without making any reference to the excellent work over the past six years that has been performed by both the Ombudsman for Children and her staff.

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