I congratulate Senator Tony Mulcahy on his contribution yesterday and hope it leads to some change in that area. Speaking as a member of the legal profession who practised family law, as did the Leas-Chathaoirleach, I can say that sometimes even when one uses the courts system, abuse of it can take place, particularly in the prolonging of litigation and proceedings. I have seen situations where family law cases have gone on for 12 years. Some 25 court orders later, the case goes to the Supreme Court. There are a number of cases going to the Supreme Court with long delays and it is just a protracted exercise. It is something at which we need to look. In respect of family law and domestic violence, it is very easy to criticise a Minister for Justice and Equality.

It is no difficulty.

His contribution to family law in the past 30 years should not be left unnoticed because he has been one of the biggest contributors to reform in that area. It is something we should not ignore. Major changes have been made in this area

It is his actions that are questionable.

As Minister for Justice and Equality, he has also brought forward many changes in that area, which we should not forget. It is important that this recognition is given. Domestic violence, particularly the number of serious incidents in private settings in the past two months, is frightening. The number of stabbings and murders is frightening and is something at which we need to look. However, we also need to look at it in our education system in terms of respect for one another. I am not too sure about whether we are doing enough of it. Regardless of whatever law is put in place, we must also change the culture in that area in some quarters. We need to look at respect for one another in the education system.