International Agreements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 December 2014

Wednesday, 17 December 2014

Questions (160)

Niall Collins

Question:

160. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the actions his Department has taken to allow for the implementation of the Istanbul Convention; if his Department has any engagement with the Department of Justice and Equality on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48575/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Minister for Justice and Equality intends to sign, subject to ratification, the Istanbul Convention next year. Health Service matters arising in respect of the Convention are a matter for the Health Service Executive and Tusla, the Child and Family Agency.