Ivana Bacik (Independent)

In light of the Minister of State's comments, I will not press the amendment. I am glad the issue will be revisited. As I noted earlier, two expert reports have recommended the introduction of a special guardianship measure. I have only transposed some of the relevant provisions from English law as an example of what can be done. Clearly, much more detail would be required in respect of any legislation providing for this. For example, detailed special guardianship regulations are in place in England to prescribe the procedures and the children who are eligible. I have raised the matter simply to seek the Minister of State's support in principle. I accept the matter could be easily addressed through other legislation and thank him for his attention to it.