Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Clearly, there was abusive behaviour. We saw some desperately harrowing scenes last night. We should be mindful of the hurt being felt by the parents whose children were shown in the footage and who could be identified by those who know them. I commend RTE for its decision which was taken in conjunction with the parents not to put the programme on the RTE player and not to repeat it. The parents of the children shown were concerned about this aspect of the matter. They did not want the footage to be repeated endlessly or to be put on the RTE player. A sensitive and respectful decision was taken.