Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Senator is making a reasonable point. It is certainly not the intention that that would be the case. The facilitator has a role to play. The point needs to be made that part of the restoration of trust meetings will be about both sides putting forward their viewpoint. Whereas women have been absolutely hurt and let down in this process, which is beyond question, there are also learnings and inputs from the clinical community as well that we want to be sure to capture too. Beyond the facilitator, the judge - the tribunal - also has the ability to make recommendations to the Minister, which I would publish anyway but which, under this legislation, I am duty-bound to so do as well. I will reflect on the Senator's points but I am satisfied that they can be met through the implementation process.