Hildegarde Naughton (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I also join with colleagues in expressing revulsion at the revelations in last night’s RTE programme about Áras Attracta. Yet again, we have an example of what can only be described as institutional abuse. Our history of abuse in institutional settings is a very depressing one, as is our record of incarcerating people with whom we seemingly find it difficult to deal. While I would go no further for fear of prejudicing the investigation at the centre, there really is no other way of preventing such incidents other than the introduction of CCTV and the possibility of undercover investigations.

I congratulate RTE on its very fine public service broadcasting last night. It is to be commended on its investigation. Will the Leader ask the Minister of State with special responsibility for primary and social care, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, to attend the House once the investigation has been completed to discuss the matter?