Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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I apologise, as I was obliged to leave the meeting earlier. The witnesses have used powerful language because they have brought home to me and to all members how serious an issue this is. On the statistics provided, I believe Ms Fiona Ryan stated one in seven women in a relationship with experience physical violence. I find that to be absolutely shocking, as I did not think the figures were anything like as high as that. Deputy Coppinger should not laugh-----