Debate contribution: Restraint and Exclusion Task and Finish Group

Debate contribution by Mr Pat Sheehan on 21 October 2025.

MLA: Mr Pat Sheehan
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 21 October 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Restraint and Exclusion Task and Finish Group
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5197577

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Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a fhreagra,
even though he did not answer the question that I asked. The RCN has now joined the Children's Commissioner and the Children's Law Centre in withdrawing. Those are organisations that deal with children's rights, and they have accused you, Minister, of ignoring human rights and exposing children with SEN to potentially unlawful use of force. Is it not now time for you, Minister, to accept that the process has lost all credibility and legitimacy?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1704/22-27.

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