Simon O’Brien said that the organisation’s remit should be “fundamentally reset” so it can “actively seek resolutions to issues and provide feedback to gardaí to bring about change”.
A report from the committee said the Taoiseach and Justice Minister should confirm this recognition and commence dialogue with representative groups about new legislation.
However, the panel of TDs and senators is seeking to have an examination of the timeline of events included in the terms of reference of the Commission of Investigation.
The news comes days after former ‘Belle de Jour’ escort Brooke Magnanti expressed her concerns about the fact no sex workers to date had spoken to the committee.
The committee asked representatives if they located the clinic across from a train station to encourage women from the Republic to travel there for abortions.
The group of women will discuss their proposed draft bill to amend the statute of limitations in relation to the pelvic operations at an Oireachtas committee hearing today.
FACE MASKS HAVE become a part of daily life for most people – they mandatory in shops and people often opt to wear them when outdoors too.
There is a debate in the UK about making it mandatory for joggers and cyclists to wear masks if they cannot maintain a distance of at least one metre from pedestrians. France has already introduced the measure.
However, the World Health Organization states that people “should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably”.
“Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms,” the WHO advice adds.
We want to know: Should joggers and cyclists have to wear face masks?
Poll Results:
No (4045)
Yes, but only when they cannot social distance (3086)
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