Mary Moran (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister and his officials for their hard work, which I appreciate. I thank Members in both Houses who contributed on this Bill. As my colleagues have stated, it is a positive step forward. Senator van Turnhout pointed out that there are and always will be challenges. We can work together once we are aware that there are challenges. The considerable difference between younger children and older children of 16 or 17 is a particular concern of mine. This legislation represents a very positive step for young children. As my colleagues have stated, it is unfortunate but a fact of life that we need the centre in question.