Erin McGreehan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Minister is welcome to the House. I will not speak for too long but I really welcome the Bill. It is important we work to enact this Bill to address the significant inadequacies outlined by the Minister. Fantastic effort is made by so many of our GALs around the country in looking after children who need that care. It is important to empower both the child and the guardian ad litemto ensure an enhanced decision-making capacity in the court and that the child's views are always front and centre in making the best recommendations for those children. There are amendments to the Bill but time is of the essence. I will listen to the Committee Stage proceedings.