Now here is irony for you. The NGO, Sex Workers Alliance Ireland were funded by the Department of Children, which worked closely with former Minister Roderic O'Gorman.
Now, why would the Department of Children be funding a sex advocacy group, and what other NGOs are receiving public money? These are questions I believe deserve public scrutiny and transparent answers.
What about the missing children, or the reports over the years concerning children who have been found in situations of exploitation? What information relating to the Department has been deleted, and why? These are matters that I believe should be fully explained to the Irish people.
There are also wider concerns regarding the material being made available to children in schools and libraries.
Children's Books Ireland produces its annual Read with Pride guide, featuring LGBTQ+ inclusive books for readers aged from birth to 18 years, alongside additional recommended reading lists. The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) also provides classroom resources, lesson ideas and book recommendations that include diverse family structures and LGBTQ+ themes.
Many parents support these initiatives, while others have expressed concerns about the age-appropriateness of some educational material and believe parents should have a greater say in what is presented to their children. In my opinion, those concerns deserve to be heard rather than dismissed.
This discussion is about far more than politics. It is about accountability, transparency and ensuring that the welfare of children remains the State's highest priority.
Irish taxpayers are entitled to know how public money is being spent, which organisations are receiving funding, what oversight exists, and how decisions affecting children are being made.
There are some very heavy and serious questions that need to be asked in relation to the State's care of children. Those questions should be answered openly, honestly and without fear or favour.