Fiona O'Loughlin (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

First, I wish to pay homage to Bláthnaid Raleigh, who is such a brave and courageous woman. I was watching her on media over the weekend. Having been subjected to an absolutely horrific attack, she is now giving many victims a voice. She is using her voice for change and gave up her anonymity to ensure that the perpetrator of the violent crime against her could be named. She certainly deserves all our gratitude. What she is doing will encourage other victims to come forward. In saying that, we obviously had the events involving Natasha O'Brien last week. Natasha is another voice for change. I understand that Limerick will be giving her a civic recognition, and rightly so. These are two really strong women.

I want to make a point regarding the perpetrator of the crime against Natasha O'Brien. The crime itself was shocking. There were so many elements to it.