Nicole Ryan (Sinn Fein)

I thank the Independent Group for bringing forward this Bill and the Minister for accepting our amendment to put a timeframe around the provision of care. We heard at the health committee about the horrors that occurred in respect of CHI. Many of us are on the committee. We know what has happened. I echo what Senator Clonan said, that the time for action is now. We have done a lot of talking and there are a lot of reviews and reports. I am sure more things will come out, but this is a really welcome step in order that children and teenagers in the health system get the care they deserve and need and that the action is being taken. I commend all Senators in the Independent Group on bringing this forward, Senator McDowell on pushing it through and the Department on accepting the Bill.