Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
1089. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to the fact that that the final report of the Study on Familicide and Domestic Homicide Reviews was submitted to his Department for consideration in July 2022; and the reason for the delay in publishing same. [63771/22]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, an independent study has been commissioned by the Department into familicide and domestic homicide reviews.
This independent research has involved consultations with a wide range of stakeholders including family members of victims, state agencies and non-governmental organisations, with a view to making recommendations to improve the State's response to familicide and domestic homicide.
Given the sensitivities involved, it also required the study lead to pay particular attention to the fair procedures part of the process which involved allowing any persons or organisations who might be affected by the contents of the draft report (including the families concerned) to be given an opportunity to reply to the contents of the report.
The final report is being considered by officials in my Department and I intend to publish the report as soon as this examination and analysis is complete.
The Deputy will appreciate that due to the gravity of the subject matter and impact on victims' families, thorough examination is necessary before publication.
