Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
561. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice if he will clarify when the familicide and domestic homicide review commissioned by the Government will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24765/23]
View answer572. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice when the study on familicide and domestic homicide reviews will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24913/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 561 and 572 together.
As the Deputy is aware, an independent study was commissioned by my Department into familicide and domestic homicide reviews.
This independent research 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 person or organisation 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 Deputy will appreciate that, due to the gravity of the subject matter and the impact on victims' families, thorough examination of the report was necessary before publication.
I recently met with the victims’ families to inform them of my intention to bring the report to Government which I now intend to do. Once I have done so, I will provide a copy of the final report to the families and will then publish it.
