Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

If the order lapses and there is even one day for which there is no interim barring order, the applicant is at risk from the offending party, the respondent. There should not be any interval whatsoever before another order is made. If an order lapses on a Friday, the applicant cannot go to court until the following Monday. That is a real problem. We cannot allow the applicant to be at risk, especially in a situation where relationships are liable to deteriorate because of the legal proceedings.