Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

I agree with Senator Norris that studies were conducted in the United States and Britain which were not as objective and that the correct methodology may not have been used. However, we should not just consider the position in Sweden, rather it should be part of a process. There should be an independent body with no axe to grind and whose sole interest would be to come up with propositions and recommendations exclusively directed towards the best interests of the child without regard to various relationships. That would inform the debate and be a valuable input in teasing out what is an extremely complex issue. Just because it is complex does not mean we should not address it.