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Domestic violence debate

Summary

Senator D’Arcy requests an early-new-year debate with the Justice Minister on domestic violence and its effects on families.

I want to raise the matter of domestic violence even though it might seem to be regrettable to raise is prior to Christmas. For a lot of people this time year is a family time, but it can also be a very difficult time. I noticed that two days ago the Minister for Justice and Equality made a very substantial statement in the Dáil on domestic violence. At the earliest opportunity in the new year we should ask her to come here for statements on domestic violence. I am very disappointed we have not done so already. As I have raised before, there are always very difficult cases for families around the Christmas period. That said, I wish everybody in the Seanad and the Dáil, Members and the staff, a very good Christmas.

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