Needless to say this was a tricky response for NIACT to give.
Members will have a wide range of opinions on the matter. NIACT's response was detailed and emphasised the importance of considering children (and parents) throughout the process and of valueing every child.

At the time it may have seemed to some that NIACT ducked the issues. As we move through the first term of the (lack of) new process sadly it would be fair to say if our concerns had been heeded we wouldn't be in the position we are now in.