Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the fact we are to have a debate at 3 p.m. on the report drawn up by Norah Gibbons of Barnados and thank the Leader for arranging this. The report is comprehensive and a copy of it has been sent by e-mail to all Deputies and Senators from the HSE this morning. It is unfortunate that it is being termed the "Roscommon" case. I know the area involved, but will not mention it. The report suggests there should be careful debate in this regard because the children, four of whom are in care and two who are now adults, are making progress. The High Court should study the findings relating to its refusal of the HSE's, or western health board's, application to rescind the order restraining it from placing the children in care. It is important to examine this because a friend of the family intervened at the time to try and obtain help. Other relatives were also conscious of the situation and made efforts to bring the children into their care. Neighbours also contacted the western health board on the issue. It is a complex and sad case. The report is comprehensive and I am delighted it will be discussed later today.