Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is about a number of things, not just passing legislation. If we pass legislation providing for rights, that does not solve the problem overnight. It is about an allocation of resources and ensuring that we can follow through on our commitments to children. Simply passing legislation and expecting that to solve the problem does not necessarily make sense on the ground for families, but perhaps the legislation makes sense. I will have to look at it. However, we will have an opportunity to debate these issues in detail in the House next week.

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