I thank the Ombudsman for Children, Dr. Niall Muldoon, Dr. Karen McCawley and Ms Nuala Ward for attending this morning and waiting patiently. At their request, the committee has agreed to defer our hearing on their 2016 annual report until a date to be decided in the new year. My sincere apologies for the delay in bringing them before the committee and I look forward to meeting them in the new year.
Ombudsman for Children Annual Report: Discussion
The joint committee adjourned at 12 noon until 9.30 a.m. on 24 January 2018.