Seanad debates
Tuesday, 17 December 2002
Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage.
It would not have been feasible in the short time available since the Supreme Court decision to include any such measures in the present Bill which is aimed specifically at restoring the power to make interim barring orders ex parte in a way which conforms with the Constitution. I appreciate the patience of Senators as I have outlined the legal technicalities involved in the particular measure. To have attempted to go beyond that at this stage would have delayed the most urgent change of all which will provide a necessary remedy for the victims of domestic violence.
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