Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 February 2004
269 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress that has been made on the establishment of a consultative committee as recommended by the SAVI report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5143/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe sexual assault and violence in Ireland, or SAVI, report contains several recommendations which have implications for a range of agencies. One of the key recommendations is that a consultative committee on sexual violence be established. I have considered the matter in some detail, and it is my view that the existing national steering committee on violence against women would be well-placed to pursue the relevant recommendations contained in the SAVI report, comprising, as it does, representatives of most of the statutory and non-statutory organisations dealing with the issue of sexual violence. I will be consulting with the committee to ascertain if it is in a position to take on that expanded role.
