Thomas Pringle (Donegal South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. It is vital the timeframe for removing those aged under 18 years from St. Patrick's should be brought forward very quickly. Judge Reilly said he would revisit the prison in November to check on implementation of the findings in his report. I hope that when he does, he will be able to report that the implementation is taking place and is happening quickly. Will the Government correct the record at the United Nations Human Rights Commission where the former Secretary General of the Department of Justice and Equality said these complaints were basically the fanciful whims of children and could not be listened to? It is vital for the reputation of our country and the respect of human rights that the record is corrected.

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