Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 September 2012
194. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if child related needs are factored into the cost of domestic violence refuges; if so, the provision that is made; if all the refuges supported by the Health Service Executive have such services available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41150/12]
View answerDomestic violence refuges cater for women and children and the boards of management of the refuges factor in the needs of children in their costings as an integral part of their core functions. The HSE provides funding towards the care needs and the boards of management are obliged within their contracts with the HSE to use this funding to provide for the needs of their entire client group including children. Provision in the form of play groups, creche facilities and childcare workers are provided by refuges. There is also a liaison service with local schools and creches.
