Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have a follow-on question. We are all agreed upon the need for a change of culture among men in respect of this issue. We must engage with every means we can. Do we require two approaches first, before a change of legislation? The first concerns a comprehensive effort by all agencies, including television advertisers, to change the culture that facilitates this. In every small town in Ireland, we see reports and photographs of young men and women - mainly women - in newspapers whereas those who avail of the service seem to get off scot free. The second issue concerns an exit strategy for the women. We have not set up the appropriate services on the ground to assist women who find themselves in this position. When arrested, they appear to be dragged before the courts and kicked out of Ireland if they are not from Ireland. Must these two issues be addressed before we pass this legislation? Are we putting the cart before the horse?