Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Worrying statistics were published earlier by the Rape Crisis Network. There was also evidence in the Garda Inspectorate report of the failure to handle complaints of domestic violence. I am sure the Taoiseach will agree this is worrying. When does he propose to have a comprehensive debate on the matters of domestic violence and sexual violence against women and children? These are matters of great urgency. When will we see the reformed and consolidated domestic violence legislation?

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