Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 February 2022
104. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the review by Tusla of the provision of accommodation for victims of domestic violence will be published; the reason that it has not yet been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5226/22]
View answerTusla’s Review of the Provision of Accommodation for Victims of Domestic Violence assesses the current and requisite distribution of safe emergency accommodation. It has examined the current level of refuge provision, evidence of demand for services and unmet need, and analysis of proximity to refuge by local communities.
The Review has been completed and is expected to publish the Review in the coming weeks. The timing of publication is being considered with the Department of Justice and in conjunction with the forthcoming Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence.
The Government has agreed that the Department of Justice will be the lead Department with responsibility for responding to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV). I have recently met with the Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice to discuss this integrated and dedicated response to DSGBV and to ensure prompt advancement of actions to address this issue.
