Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for his comments. Clearly, he will consider this issue again when he has had a chance to examine the implications of the report about which he has spoken. The issue is automatic representation. I am heartened by the Minister of State's statement that a guardian ad litem is appointed in all special care cases, but the point with regard to the amendment is that while the HSE and parents automatically have expert representation, either through a solicitor or FLAC, there is no automatic right to representation for the child. The amendment would build in such an automatic right for children. If it is happening, would it not be a good idea to place it on a statutory footing?