Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael)

My apologies. This is tied in with the previous discussion. The Minister of State mentioned the fact that there were some issues with regard to guardians ad litem and their expenses. I tabled this amendment in order that I could ask him to clarify the matter. The Bill introduces a new subsection (3A) in section 26 of the Child Care Act which allows the HSE to apply for an order for costs from any other party to the proceedings. If the guardian ad litem is considered to be a party to the proceedings, as is the case under the new Bill, what is the purpose of the subsection? For example, could a guardian ad litem find himself or herself personally liable?