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Domestic Violence Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 June 2013

Thursday, 13 June 2013

Questions (22, 29, 44)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

22. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider removing the property test for cohabitants applying for a barring order, at the very least in cases when it conflicts with the best interest of the children of the family. [28238/13]

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Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

29. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to amend the Domestic Violence Act 1996 to further extend the eligibility for safety orders to all parties who are or have been in an intimate relationship, regardless of cohabitation. [28236/13]

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

44. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to include a provision in the Domestic Violence Act to allow for the Garda to apply for emergency orders to an on-call judge, where, if requested, a garda attending a domestic violence incident can authorise the calling of an on-call judge to apply for an emergency barring order. [28237/13]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 22, 29 and 44 together.

The Programme for Government contains a commitment to introduce consolidated and reformed domestic violence legislation to address all aspects of domestic violence, threatened violence and intimidation, in a way that provides protection to victims.

Cosc, the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence, is currently considering a wide range of proposals including proposals from voluntary sector organisations. I understand that the proposals mentioned by the deputies have all been put forward for consideration as part of the process.

I look forward to receiving and examining a package of workable and effective proposals for the legislation.

The development of the consolidated and reformed legislation will be progressed as soon as possible having regard to the need for the on-going consultations and other legislative priorities in my Department.

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