Lisa McDonald (Fianna Fail)

Last week, emergency legislation on the economy was passed. That was needed and I fully support emergency legislation where required. This area requires emergency legislation also because children are suffering. If we cannot protect them in a republic, who can protect them? I call for an immediate debate. The Oireachtas committee is doing its work but this must be brought to fruition at this stage. We cannot wait any longer, we need change in this area forthwith.