Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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We are delighted that gender balance is at the top of Irish Aid's agenda; it is our focus also. When members travel abroad we like to visit areas in which we might have a participation while always conscious of gender-based violence as well. The statistics from Irish Aid are interesting and need to be put into the public domain more widely. We know Irish Aid are conscious of that.

It is clear Ms McManus and her team have worked extremely hard in recent months. It has consulted widely with the various groups that are important in this area and we look forward to what is contained in the document when it is finalised.

Senator Norris is anxious to return to the Seanad. I welcome him back.