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Domestic Violence Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2020

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Questions (924, 926)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

924. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for the future of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence units nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11557/20]

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Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

926. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress of the domestic violence accommodation review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11559/20]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 924 and 926 together.

Tusla, the Child and Family Agency provides funding and coordination supports to some 60 organisations that deliver a range of services for victims of domestic, sexual and gender based violence (DSGBV) throughout the country.

In 2019, €25.3 million was allocated to DSGBV services, an increase of €1.5 million over 2018. This funding has been maintained in 2020. This represents an overall increase of €4.7 million in funding in this area since 2016.

This additional funding is being used for the further investment and development of these services. A proportion of funding provided in 2019, will allow for 12 new outreach workers for women and children affected by domestic violence to improve access to support and services, and the roll out of a 12 week healing programme for children who have been impacted by domestic abuse. 

Tusla currently provides support, coordination and funding to some 60 organisations around the country that deliver front line services to victims of DSGBV. It is currently undertaking a Strategic Accommodation Review with regard to the current status of domestic violence accommodation services nationwide. I have asked Tusla to respond to you directly on the Strategic Accommodation Review, and on current plans for the future of DSGBV units.

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