Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018
601. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the scoping exercise regarding a SAVI II report; the findings of the scoping group report which was due before Cabinet committee C on social policy and public services on 5 April 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16713/18]
View answerA scoping group was established to consider the availability of data and make recommendations on a study to identify the prevalence of sexual abuse and violence in Ireland today, and emerging trends. The agreed terms of reference for the scoping group are available on my Department's website. They provide that the group will report to the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy within 3 months of the first meeting of the group. The group first met on 5 January and was initially scheduled to report by 5 April. The 3rd meeting of the Group had to be rescheduled due to Storm Emma. Following the final meeting of the group on 9 April the Group's report is being finalised and the aim now is to have a report completed and submitted to me by 19 April. On receipt of the report it will be considered by me and by Government.
