Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I had intended to raise the issue of flooding but it will be discussed tonight when Senator Morrissey raises it on the Adjournment. It has had an impact on many people in Dublin city and County Meath.

Will the Leader ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to examine urgently the situation where a number of people are seeking compensation from the State as a result of the Supreme Court's decision on interim barring orders? It must be addressed because it is having a severe impact on families who are now waiting up to 12 weeks for the interim barring order. Unless this is dealt with quickly, it will cause a great deal of distress for those families and for the men in question. We must uphold everyone's constitutional rights. The Minister should come into the House to debate the issue.