Mary Henry (Independent)

While I understand the Minister of State's position that the amendment would alter the status of the care plan, there have been examples, at least in Great Britain although I am not aware of examples in this country, of care plans falling down badly. Social workers are increasingly overburdened with their caseload. I ask the Minister of State to consider the amendment because I can understand Senator Browne's anxiety to introduce the provision given that the children in question will still be in the care of the State.