Mary Henry (Independent)

Legislation to establish a children's ombudsman was passed during the lifetime of the previous Government. Members on the Independent benches thought this would happen rapidly. I contacted the Department of Health and Children querying the reason this had not been done and was told it was a matter for the President to appoint the ombudsman. I doubt the delay is due to tardiness on the part of the President. Will the Leader ask why progress has not been made to establish this important position?