Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2005
648 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if increased funding will be made available to support male victims of domestic abuse in view of research findings on the numbers of men suffering abuse published by the national crime council that indicate an under-allocation of funding to services for male victims. [28698/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can inform the Deputy that the national crime council's findings in respect of domestic abuse are being studied in my Department. As the Deputy will be aware, however, responsibility for the funding of health and welfare services to victims of domestic violence, whether male or female, is a matter for the Department of Health and Children. The provision of emergency accommodation, including refuge accommodation, is the responsibility of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
