Aideen Hayden (Labour)

I join other speakers in welcoming the Minister to the House on this historic occasion. I also welcome the former Minister, Councillor Niamh Bhreathnach, and the former Senator, Mary Henry, to the Gallery, as well as members of the research and policy communities who have investigated and campaigned for this legislation for years. I take this opportunity to pay tribute to my party colleague, Senator Ivana Bacik, for her work in this area.