I wish to ask the Tánaiste again about the implementation of the sexual offences Bill where we would have legal representation for victims of sexual assault. I met with Aimee Foley who very bravely became a public advocate for this in challenging her own father and the difficulty she faced in terms of communication with the DPP and understanding court process would be made easier by proper legal representation for victims.

There is another case of a lady whose harasser dropped his legal team so that he could cross-examine and question her directly. We are outlawing that with respect to domestic violence in the family law Bill but it may be an important extension to the sexual offences Bill or harassment legislation to protect victims throughout the court process at every stage.

I had the chance to meet Aimee Foley myself yesterday very briefly when she was in the House. I really admire her courage in going public in the way that she did and seeking a tougher sentence. I am glad that the DPP did appeal that sentence and that a higher sentence was secured. I would like to see that happen a little more often than it does.

I understand and see the case for legal representation. I am not 100% up to date on what the plans are and where that stands but I will check with the Minister for Justice and come back to the Deputy directly.