Dáil debates

Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Leaders' Questions

 

3:35 pm

Photo of Billy KelleherBilly Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Somewhere in the country today, there may well be a victim of rape, incest or abuse who is contemplating facing a tormentor in seeking justice and retribution. However, recent decisions by the Central Criminal Court send out a very disturbing message. As part of a Parliament and society, we must encourage people who have been abused and betrayed by loved ones or this State; they should know that if they come forward, they will be listened to and justice will be sought. They will be believed.

Does the Taoiseach agree that the sentence handed down by the Central Criminal Court-----

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