Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Over the past six months I have repeatedly raised the question of the plight of a large number of women the length and breadth of this country who find themselves subjected to extraordinary abusive situations whereby in many cases they are not allowed to meet or to see their children except by telephone. Nothing appears to be happening as a matter of urgency, but something must happen as a matter of urgency. Otherwise, this House will be turning its back on the women who are mothers who are being subjected to this treatment. I ask the Taoiseach or the Minister what action is proposed.

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