Ms Margaret Martin:

There was a question about the family law courts. We have made submissions in the area, taking in infrastructure that should be there when attending the court. One of the developments we are pleased about is that there is a drop-in support and referral service in Dolphin House. We had been getting calls from women who told us they were on the bus going to Dolphin House and asked us what they needed to know. We have been working really well with the Courts Service so the women can get a recommendation to go to the fourth floor. At least if they do not get a barring or safety order, they can come back and some safety planning can be done. We would like to see a suite of supports and welfare as part of the family law court process.

The delays regarding the Hammond Lane project are deeply disappointing. I know the matter was aired in the media again in the past couple of days but the current infrastructure is really poor. Anybody involved in the process has stated that it is totally inadequate. There needs to be a commitment to addressing this matter.