Lisa McDonald (Fianna Fail)

I join others in welcoming the release of Fr. Michael Sinnott who is from the neighbouring parish of mine in County Wexford. No doubt his family are rejoicing this morning, as are the parishioners of Barntown and the Columban Fathers. I also wish to join in the request for a debate on the work of Irish missionary priests and volunteers overseas.

I have been asking since I became a Senator for a debate on domestic violence. Policy in this area is in need of reform. I will ask for this debate every week until the Leader allows it. Issues such as domestic violence which affect women are ignored. I assume Senator Bacik has asked for a debate on women in politics on foot of her recent report.