Seanad debates

Tuesday, 17 December 2002

Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage.

 

I am concerned, however, that we are rushing the Bill. We will go through all Stages today. This Bill should have been given more time. The Supreme Court made its decision on 9 October so we did have time available. I raised the matter at that time and on a second occasion in the House. I am annoyed that we are now dealing with it in this rushed fashion. The recommendations which have come before the Minister from the various bodies could have been dealt with earlier. Other issues on which I have proposed amendments need time for debate in the House but they will not get due process or the time they deserve if they are rushed through today.

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