Aideen Hayden (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I concur with Senator Norris's comments on the recording of the very brutal murder of the young soldier killed in London. I do not know whether it is true, but there is a rumour that the footage is available to be viewed on YouTube. It is wholly inappropriate and we must be very conscious of it. It is absolutely outrageous. I am not in favour of censorship but this goes beyond any concept of human dignity and needs to be addressed. This type of broadcasting cannot be permitted in a civilised society.

Will the Leader invite the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to the House? It was announced the Garda is investigating a number of child care facilities in the Dublin region with regard to the mistreatment of children. It is the worst nightmare of parents that their child would suffer any element of mistreatment while in a care facility while they are working during the day. This apparently has come to light on foot of an RTE "Prime Time Investigates" programme into child care facilities. I am very much in favour of investigative journalism but I find it deeply disturbing this potential mistreatment of children came to light on foot of what can only be described as trial by RTE and not by the manner in which it should have come to light, which is via the HSE and other bodies charged with ensuring children in crèche facilities are properly treated. It is an urgent matter and I ask the Leader to invite the Minister to come before the House to explain the procedures and protocols followed by the HSE and the Department to ensure children in crèche facilities are properly supervised and treated.