Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We should consider exactly what we are trying to do here: we are trying to transpose the directive into law in this State. We cannot do that sufficiently unless we take our lead from the directive. Section 4(1)(a) of the directive details the type of support victims should be informed of on first contact and mentions "where relevant, basic information about access to medical support, any specialist support, including psychological support, and alternative accommodation". If we are serious about transposing the directive into law then we need to look to the wording of the directive.