Legislative Measures
Dail Éireann — 2025-05-15
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Paula Butterly (FG), Louth

I fear I am being repetitive on this issue. However, I am very passionate about it because I am aware of the trauma it causes victims. While I understand the legislation will give power to the judge to use his or her discretion on whether to allow these documents to be accessed by any defence team, it will be very subjective. It will put the victim in the position, prior to any trial, of entering into the zone of the unknown and potentially having his or her details relived in court. That in itself could be an impediment to a victim getting justice at a trial and coming forward.

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Sitting date: 2025-05-15