Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for the clarification. I cannot see why she cannot accept the amendments. Surely the child could be in danger and his or her behaviour could represent the outward manifestation of a very dysfunctional family that requires attention. We have all been impressed thus far by the prompt action of the Child and Family Agency on a number of matters. I cannot understand why it would be inappropriate to include what we propose, or a multi-agency approach, in the legislation. Surely it would be a safeguard for the child being excluded from a particular area. Is this something the Minister of State could reconsider? I am sorry I was not present on Committee Stage because I am not a member of the committee. I cannot see the harm in including what we propose to ensure, first and foremost, that the child receive whatever attention is necessary when there is an excluding order.

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