Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I never thought I would spend St. Valentine's night listening to what Senator McDowell's fetishes may be. It has been a strange experience. I started out being hopeful about this Bill, although I disagree with section 4 because it deals with how much danger women are subjected to. I shall go into detail about this matter later. I support the rest of the Bill. I wish I had been a member of the previous Seanad because I would have amended some parts it.

Many of the things that Senator McDowell said have made me feel physically ill.