Michael Mullins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I strongly support the motion and commend Senator Norris for bringing it forward. The statistics speak for themselves. The 17-fold increase in rapes of civilians in a four-year period between 2004 and 2008, which is continuing, is a frightening statistic. That all of this is happening in a wealthy country with such natural resources is a major international crisis and we must have something done about. I agree that our six-month window is an opportunity for us to do something. I support the motion. I commend the Senator and look forward to having further discussion on the motion in Seanad Éireann.