Frances Black (Independent)
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I do not have questions but I would like to thank the Deputy for introducing this legislation. I apologise for not attending the briefing on it but I was away. A dear friend of mine from Pakistan who was a victim of a hate crime was there. I have worked alongside her. She is a volunteer for the charitable organisation I have set up and she is a close friend. She came to me after the incident happened. She was verbally abused and her rabia scarf was dragged off her. It was an horrendous time for her and she is still not over it as she was with her baby at the time. She is a beautiful person. She is married and they just want to work and bring up their child. I appreciate the work the Deputy has put into this. My friend at last feels she has been listened to and she feels valued. Like Senator Conway, I will fully support the Bill when it comes to the Seanad.