Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister and his officials for giving me time between the last occasion on which we considered this and now to come to some agreements. I welcome the Minister's acceptance of amendment No. 3. It gets rid of the lack of clarity over where a child can be placed on a waiting list. I accept all the related amendments. I am referring to amendments Nos. 1, 2, 5 and the others in the group.

I listened to what the Minister said about amendment No. 4. Although I had support for it, I believe what the Minister said makes sense. My wording is such that I bring in the appeals committee before an actual appeal has been submitted. I am willing to accept the Minister is correct in this regard. I will not push the amendment.

I do not have much to add, other than that the amendments are welcome. I trust that when it comes to the time for me to remove my amendments, the Minister will have alternative wording.