David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his reply. To be fair, what he says makes sense. While I propose to withdraw the amendment, it does show up that a one-size-fits-all approach, whether in six or 12 months, is, possibly, not the way to go. The Minister has made the point that children have different needs and will come into the system at different times and so on, such that providing that a plan be drawn up in either six or 12 months is, possibly, not the way to go. The point at which a plan is drawn up should be based more on the needs of the individual and the best time from his or her perspective to start planning an aftercare plan. However, I accept the broad thrust of what the Minister said. It makes perfect sense. On that basis, I will withdraw the amendment.