Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-07-02
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Maria McCormack (SF), Labour Panel

-----given the information we have heard, everything that has come into the public domain and, as Senator Andrews noted, that victims and survivors are coming forward telling us they are having to choose between going to court or to counselling. We cannot have this situation and the mental health and impact of trauma this is having on society is detrimental. It is such a serious issue that I hope what the Minister is saying is correct and that this will start a reform of the justice system for victims and survivors.
Once again, I commend Paula on all her hard work. She is part of the change in this law, we all need to remember that, and it is very fitting that we give Paula a bualadh bos for all of her work on this issue.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-02