Colette Kelleher (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am not a lawyer; I did not have enough points to do law and did social studies instead. I was helped greatly by and received support from Ms Patricia Rickard-Clarke and Senator Colm Burke also. I believe we have only seen the tip of the iceberg in what is going on in homes and institutions. This is about not being drowned by what will come through. There is a need for a clear pathway because we can do better for adults, as we have done for children.

I hope I have recognised all of the contributions made. I really appreciate the fact that there is cross-party support for the Bill which I will not let languish. It might go for pre-legislative scrutiny, but it will not stay with the committee because we need to bring it back as the matter is urgent.