Barry Andrews (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

That again underlines the fact that we recognise this is an area of major priority.

Having made the point about section 37 it might clarify the reason this part of the Bill, page 19, Part 3, concerns the placement for adoption. The section the Senator is attempting to amend, section 12, concerns the statutory authorities rather than any accredited body and allowing them permission to enter the home in circumstances where they wish to make or recognise an adoption. It has nothing to do with the assessment process. I hope the point I made on section 37 explains the reason I will not support the amendment.