I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Darragh O'Brien in respect of funding cuts for Rape Crisis Network Ireland. I do not understand where the Government is coming from.

Why does it constantly seem to undermine NGOs that are doing an extraordinary job across the whole field of human endeavour? It is not just about the rape crisis centres, which we are discussing this morning; it will be another agency tomorrow. I am getting requests, as I am sure other Members are, for funding from a variety of groups, the most recent being Women's Aid, which has had its funding cut. What is the Government about? Does it care about the vulnerable people in our society? All we keep hearing about is the spin about the economy recovering. Tell that to the victims of rape, who are going to rape crisis centres for counselling, help and other support only to be told they cannot be seen today and it might be next week because the funding has been cut and they cannot provide the services required. I will not go on and on about this. Shame on the Government.

If the Senator had wanted our support he should have circulated the motion to us.

It was circulated and I ask the Senator to support it. It is on the floor of the House.

No crossfire this morning, please.

I am just answering a question. It is there for them.