Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I support Senator Henry. I remember some ten years ago, very early on in my career here, one of the first debates in which I was involved concerned a prison Bill. While speaking off the cuff, I stated that although I was unsure that I had thought out the question as to why people should be sent to prison, among the reasons that I could think of was the protection of society, punishment and rehabilitation. While these were good options to have included, rehabilitation, if it ever takes place, should certainly be for those who are affected by the area we are debating in this legislation. Senator Henry has made a strong case for including treatment as well as care although I will not repeat her statements. The case deserves attention and she has made a case that deserves full approval on that basis.