Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael)

I understand that the Minister of State is satisfied with the methods already in place to review what is occurring, but will he ensure the annual report compares what is being done in Ireland with best international practice? Perhaps he could incorporate the thinking behind the amendment.

He mentioned that even the HIQA report raised concerns about staffing levels and some other matters. Obviously, we have learned much from our experience with closed institutions. Where there are such institutions, one needs to be sure monitoring mechanisms are in place, that best practice is continuously upheld and that we are doing our best for those who end up in those secure units, namely, the most vulnerable children.