Domestic Violence.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 December 2004

Wednesday, 1 December 2004

Questions (81)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

105 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the excellent work of an organisation (details supplied) in providing a wide spectrum of domestic violence services in the locality; if his attention has further been drawn to the funding crisis facing the organisation, and that the existing level of funding is estimated to cover only 25% of the projected cost of running the project in the upcoming year due to increased demand for its services; if he will make the necessary funding available through additional funding under the violence against women vote to ensure that the this organisation can continue its work and fulfil its mandate. [31730/04]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The Department of Health and Children does not directly fund health and personal social services to victims of abuse. Moneys are made available each year to the health boards for the provision of services to female victims of domestic violence. The North Western Health Board is responsible for resourcing the provision of such services in its area.