Seanad debates

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage

 

1:00 pm

Photo of Roderic O'GormanRoderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I indicated in my previous reply our position and that the work on this has started already. As stated, we will be providing for specific trauma-informed training for officials working in the executive office. I am not sure that legislation is the best place in terms of identifying a specific skill set, but I hear what Senator Higgins says about she or Senator Boyhan bringing forward an amendment. I will reflect on the core point she has made with my officials. That is as much as I can do at this stage. The political commitment is there to ensure that the training is provided. I respect what Senator Higgins says about it not being in the legislation. We will consider the matter further.

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