Niall Ó Donnghaile (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive response. In many ways, we are on the same page in what we are seeking to do. I take her point that this needs to be handled professionally and that we need to ensure the fullest rigour regarding public health and safety and people's well-being, but we are now at a point where we have to act to achieve that. With this amendment, we could add impetus to bring about the necessary change at a critical time when so many people need to avail of a variety of services. In no way did I seek to undermine public safety and the well-being of people availing of any of the services. From engagement with the sector, I am sure it is geared up and wants to proceed, with the Department and Government, in the most collaborative, effective, efficient and safe way possible. Therefore, we need to enable those concerned to get on with that. I will be pressing the amendment to a vote.