Pauline O'Reilly (Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank all Senators for their contributions today. This debate was adjourned two weeks ago and the fact that we had to extend the time shows the commitment of the Upper House to combatting domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. I do not believe I am being party political in saying that because that has been a genuine feeling across the House. Given the difference in gender representation between the Upper and Lower Houses, it is appropriate to mention that with 40% women in this House it is a topic that is very important to us. I thank the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman, for coming to the House today and invite him to make a statement.