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Victims of crime Bill

Summary

Deputy Sherlock referred to a documentary on consent and rape culture and asked for an update on the criminal justice (victims of crime) Bill. The Taoiseach said the Bill was well advanced and should be published before the end of the session.

Seán Sherlock Deputy Sean Sherlock Labour Party

There were two very important documentaries on RTE television last night.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I cannot comment on them.

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Seán Sherlock Deputy Sean Sherlock Labour Party

I want to refer to the more important one. I refer to Louise O'Neill's exploration of the issues of consent and rape culture in Ireland. It was extremely harrowing viewing. One of the statistics mentioned was that 80% of rape victims know their attackers. I ask the Taoiseach, in the context of the publication of the Women's Aid 2015 report, to provide an update on when the criminal justice (victims of crime) Bill will reach the floor of the House. I understand the heads of the Bill were agreed well over a year ago.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The Deputy has referred to an important report. The preparation of the victims of crime Bill is very well advanced. It should be possible to have it published before the end of this session.

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