Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Tomorrow is International Women's Day and I remind colleagues that Senator Susan O'Keeffe and I are hosting a coffee morning today in the Private Members' dining room. All are welcome to attend. It is in aid of SAFE Ireland which is the national network of domestic violence services. It has developed services that respond to and advocate for the needs of women and children who are victims of domestic violence. It is an important and worthwhile cause and I invite all colleagues to attend. It is under way and shall continue until 11.30 a.m. Obviously we would like a good attendance.

Next Wednesday for the Labour Party's Private Members' time my party will put before the House the Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill. It aims to amend section 37 of the Employment Equality Act 1998. We have debated the issue before here and I would welcome cross-party support for the Bill.