Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014
572. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the national action plan on combatting human trafficking; when same will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19079/14]
View answerThe second National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat the Trafficking of Human Beings in Ireland is currently at an advanced stage of drafting in my Department.
In line with the approach taken to the development of the first National Action Plan, there will be a process of consultation in relation to the second Plan with relevant State, Non-governmental and International organisations prior to its finalisation. There is a well established working group structure, led by my Department, that meets on a regular basis to consider various issues relating to the issue of human trafficking and this structure will be utilised for the process of consultation.
Subject to that process of consultation being completed, I hope to be a in a position to publish the second National Action Plan in the coming months.
