Sorca Clarke says personal counselling records should never be used against people in court.
The possibility of counselling notes being read out in a courtroom, is a barrier for victims of sexual assault coming forward.
That's according to Longford Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke, who is criticising the Government for going back on a commitment to eliminate the practice.
Former Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee previously indicated she would advocate for a ban on the notes.
Sinn Féin's Deputy Clarke says this issue doesn't help when the number of victims coming forward is already low:
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