Again I raise a question I have had to raise on several occasions with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, namely parental alienation and the degree to which it continues to be used in family law. I have gone through this to some extent. Parents – mostly women but in some cases men – continue to have decisions made about them by way of reference to so-called expert witnesses. They are maligned in their submissions. Now a large number of people, maybe up to 200, both women and men, have been condemned to experience the outcomes. How can we arrive at circumstances in which these cases can be taken on en bloc to reverse the damage done to family life, particularly that of women who are mothers?

The Deputy has been very consistent on this, and I appreciate his work. People might not have been as aware of the phenomenon without it. I have become increasingly aware of it and I will talk to the Minister for Justice. We need to reflect on the trend the Deputy has identified, which can result in a significant denial of access and rights. From a more holistic perspective in respect of children, parents and families, we do need to reflect on this. I thank the Deputy for his consistency in raising this issue and I appreciate it. He has been a lone voice in the House on it.

I suspect Deputy Durkan's tenacity will not fail him and that he will be returning to the subject on many occasions. Let us move on. I thank the Deputies for all that.