Ms Derval McDonagh:

Violence perpetrated on women and violence within the home, particularly relating to people with intellectual disabilities, are issues that are under-discussed. Many women with intellectual disabilities live in group homes and congregated settings across the State but they never had a choice about where they lived or with whom they lived. Many of those women can experience violence on a regular basis because they live with other individuals. I am sorry, Chair, but I have a tickle in my throat so perhaps Nem Kearns will speak for a few moments.