Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)

Absolutely. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. The issue of domestic violence comes up so regularly in my clinics now, every single week. It is not that somebody comes to me about domestic violence; it comes as a result of housing. They mention it as the reason for their homelessness or whatever it might be. Of course, it is really important to mention that there are help and supports out there in the likes of Women's Aid and Cope Galway and that this impacts every strand of our society. I think sometimes people have a view of domestic violence that is not correct. I always feel like the level of domestic violence that comes into my clinics means that in all our spheres and all our friend groups, there has to be that element as well.

The Chair is back, so I might let him come in if he has any questions. He is okay.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh as sin. Bhí sé sin thar a bheith fiúntach. That concludes this session. I really thank our witnesses for coming here. I felt it was very fruitful.