Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

There should be a system and legislation in place to protect them and to tell them in a timely fashion that the man will be released into the community, where he will live, what restrictions, if any, will be placed on his movements and any information that will help ease their pain. They will suffer for the rest of their lives, but they have received no compensation. The case is a debacle involving the insurance company and the Irish Amateur Swimming Association. Should the Government not move to protect the victims, who are still suffering?

I support the Senator's statement fully and I call on the Leader to do whatever she can to ensure legislation is put in place to prevent this type of event occurring in future and, if anything can be done at this late stage, to help the victims.