Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I appreciate the Minister of State's point but I am still concerned. The unlikely event could arise where a foster parent had a child who received unnecessary psychiatric or medical treatment. The purpose of my amendment is to ensure all matters are in order and reduce the potential for abuse taking place. I recall a recent case in Britain where a foster parent was charged with involvement in the murder of a foster child. I hope such an extreme case will never occur here. It is important to introduce checks and balances and to ensure that, in the event of a foster parent deciding not to record a medical examination or psychiatric treatment, the relevant authorities become aware of it before it is too late.