Senator Henry raised the issue of the District Court, where many of the relevant issues arise. As she spoke, I was reminded of a particular case presided over by a female district judge. I was engaged in another case, but was watching what happened in hers one lazy afternoon in the Bridewell in Dublin. A woman was being prosecuted for shoplifting who was clearly suffering from depression. There were tears coming from her eyes and she looked catatonic. I was wondering what would happen and I was very impressed when the judge said she was stopping the case immediately. The garda involved said he had found tablets in the woman's possession and the judge said, "I am taking money from the poor box and directing that the woman be given a taxi home. As to things in her shopping bag, I think she needs them more than the store."