There are no plans at present to examine the validation process of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse. The commission, which was established by an Act of the Oireachtas, is independent in the exercise of its functions. As regards validation and the protection of rights of all participants the commission will apply procedures which are akin to those applying in the High Court. These will ensure fair procedures and protection of constitutional rights for every witness. The commission comprises a confidential committee and an investigative committee. The role of the confidential committee is to listen to a person's experiences of abuse in institutions in total confidence. This committee will not inform anyone, or any institution, that a person has made an allegation against them and will not name anyone in any report. The commission's investigative committee will fully investigate complaints and allegations made to it. Persons, or institutions, accused have the right to get advance notice of what a complainant has to say, and to question the complainant if they wish to do so. Legal representation is allowed for both sides. At the conclusion of its work, the commission will report to the public.