Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016
110. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has liaised with the Minister for Social Protection on the matter of victims of domestic violence who are required to contact their abuser regarding payment of maintenance and the lack of guidance or protocol in this area. [31627/16]
View answerThe issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Social Protection. However, I understand that it is not the policy of the Department of Social Protection to have customers who are victims of domestic violence contact former abusive partners to seek maintenance. It is also my understanding that in such situations, claims are dealt with by that Department on an individual basis, and are processed without delay and without the customer having to make contact with their former partner.
