The Senator said the motion on the reinstatement of funding for Rape Crisis Network Ireland had the support of many Members across the House. I was not approached and asked to sign such a motion.

It was circulated.

The issue of funding for Rape Crisis Network Ireland arose last year. It was due to the action of this side of the House that funding was restored. It was due to the action of a number of people, particularly Senators Ivana Bacik and Jillian van Turnhout, who made much of Rape Crisis Network Ireland and the great work it does. If Senator Darragh O'Brien wants to achieve something for Rape Crisis Network Ireland that is fair enough, but if he simply wants to position Fianna Fáil as champions on the issue, that is a different matter.

It was circulated to the Senator's group's leader.

Senator Aideen Hayden to continue, without interruption.

I read my e-mails. All I can say is Rape Crisis Network Ireland is an issue that concerns Members on every side of this House. I want to achieve something for Rape Crisis Network Ireland, which is why I will do my best in whatever way I can. This does not mean parading the issue in the House when I know very well that there are-----

Is the Senator saying I should not raise it?

I am entitled to have my say also.

Senator Aideen Hayden to continue, without interruption.

Ask her to mind her language.

For the record, this side of the House has not been found wanting in defending Rape Crisis Network Ireland.

I am afraid it would not agree with the Senator.

Many of my colleagues have worked very hard on behalf of Rape Crisis Network Ireland.

Support the motion.

I will not be supporting it because I question the reason the Senator is doing this.

That is outrageous.

Does Senator Aideen Hayden have a question for the Leader?

A motion was circulated.

Senator Aideen Hayden to continue without interruption.

If the Senator does not want to support it, let her not support it and good luck to her. Let her do her thing. Let her do whatever she wants.

I am not the only person who did not receive it.

Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?