Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Daly summed up the matter well. The victim has a right to leave in that scenario, but we must ensure he or she knows of the right to have someone present. That should be incorporated in the text of the Bill. As Deputy O'Brien mentioned, it is a multistage process, so it is important that victims get the chance throughout. The initial stages might be fine, but a victim might need support at a later point in the interview or investigation. Not to have that provision in the text on the basis that a victim can walk out does not give full support to the victim. Whatever amendment is made, we need to provide that right for the victim.