Anne Ferris (Wicklow, Labour)

I welcome the passing of the Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill in the Seanad yesterday. Before I ask a question, I take this opportunity to commend my colleague Senator Ivana Bacik for introducing this Bill on behalf of the thousands of women and girls who have had to undergo such a monstrous procedure. Can the Tánaiste tell us when this Bill will be coming before the Dáil, in order to give us a chance to debate it and make sure the legislation is enacted as soon as possible?

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