Katherine Zappone (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I wish to compliment all those who have made presentations as well as their work in different sectors, especially the work of the independent chair.

I have a question on the responsibility of the Department of Justice and Equality regarding the plan's implementation. Mr. Heylin referred to promoting awareness of and reasonable access to services. When the chair presented her report, however, Mr. Heylin indicated that we need more progress in the provision of some services for women, particular in the context of direct provision. This follows on from Deputy MacLochlainn's question. Ms Mbugua also spoke about the need for additional services and I would agree that direct provision is an appropriate context.