Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am very mindful of the fact that Ms Mary McDermott said that it is really important that we do not just plant refuges here, there and everywhere so we can say that every county has one rather we must have specialist led units with wrap-around services headed up by groups such as the Tearmann in Monaghan, which has a remit for the counties of Cavan an Monaghan. I suggest that we link in with local authorities to see what other types of safe environments and accommodation can be provided for women other than refuges, and that we find something that is appropriate for different areas and needs.