One of the omissions from the Minister's recommendations relates to prison visiting committees. We have called time and again for a debate on this matter. Some time ago, the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Local Government, Deputy Gallagher, suggested it would be a good idea to include former reformed inmates on restructured visiting committees as they could bring their unique insight, expertise and experience to bear. The idea was castigated by elements in the media. While I support it, it needs to be done in the context of a clear, crisp and analytical debate.