Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree that the report from Women's Aid on domestic violence and sexual and gender-based violence is particularly worrying. It illustrates the wide-ranging negative impact the pandemic has had on all aspects of our society. The Government would be willing to accommodate a debate on that report before the summer recess. The Women's Aid report shines a light on domestic violence and on how the pandemic has exacerbated the issue. We would be willing to facilitate such a debate.

In respect of the postmasters, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, and others in government have been very focused on that issue, including the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Heather Humphreys, the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton and others. I do not believe the issue was raised at the Business Committee. I do not think anyone sought a debate on this matter at the Business Committee. I will revert to the Chief Whip to see if something can be facilitated in that regard, not for this week, but next week.

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