Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As Senator Bacik reminded us today, the international day for opposing violence against women, is significant. I too compliment Women’s Aid for marking it. Up to 78 women have been murdered by their partners or ex-partners since 1996. In accordance with the organisation’s wishes, I propose the House observes a minute’s silence at 11 a.m. in memory of all those women murdered by their partners and ex-partners. I am sure the acting leader of the Opposition will wholeheartedly concur with this proposal.