Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

A couple of speakers have talked about the courtroom experience. I apologise if there has already been comment on it, but could the Department speak about the strategy it has in place under the Supporting a Victim's Journey plan to assess the impact of the court environment and procedures on victims? Many of the submissions outlined the need for an impact assessment. One in Four referred in its submission to a case where a victim could hear the accused whispering in reaction to her testimony. Deputy Daly mentioned a similar experience in Tralee courthouse. Will the Department comment on the role of the Supporting a Victim's Journey strategy in addressing that issue?