Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

One very positive thing that could be said about the Government is that there are far more women involved at the heart of government than ever in the history of the State. That is what makes it a little odd that very little is being done about domestic violence and violence against women. Some months ago we were told in the House that moves were afoot to do something about the Government becoming a signatory to the Istanbul Convention. Could the Tánaiste indicate whether there has been any progress in that regard?

We have been promised a family courts Bill, which is something we need to put in place urgently. We have also been promised a family law Bill. Could the Tánaiste indicate whether progress has been made in respect of those matters?

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