Lisa McDonald (Fianna Fail)

I ask for a debate on the issue of domestic violence. While we need to discuss yesterday's crime figures, I ask the Leader for a separate debate on the issue of domestic violence. I asked for this before and we have not had it yet. Given the media profile it is getting and the fact that crimes against women, in particular, are growing rapidly, we need to consider it. On clarification of the use of the swine flu vaccination for pregnant women, I too support calls for a debate. A woman contacted me this morning, who is living beside a case of swine flu in a housing estate. Her GP tells her he will not provide the vaccination. I do not know what is going on but we need clarification quickly because people are very worried. The woman I refer to is 32 weeks pregnant, and it is a disgrace that such women, who are in a vulnerable state, need to worry about this matter, which could be clarified without delay.

I support calls for the release of Fr. Michael Sinnott, who comes from the neighbouring parish to mine in County Wexford. He is a lovely man and his family are very worried. Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú raised this already today and I wish to be associated with that.