Seanad debates

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Courts Bill 2013: Committee Stage

 

3:35 pm

Photo of Trevor Ó ClochartaighTrevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On that point, I appreciate the Minister giving us latitude to discuss the matter. The Women's Aid report painted a chronic picture of what happens in Dolphin House. Our fear is that justice will not be seen to be done there because of the fear and intimidation experienced by the women who enter those buildings. They are literally afraid of their lives because of the facilities. It would appear to be a specific situation that needs to be addressed. I appreciate that the Minister is constrained financially but I call on him to relieve the situation so that justice can be administered in a fair manner and the women who must enter the building do not feel intimidated.

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