Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
619. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health if his department will contribute to the funding of a second sexual abuse and violence study here, SAVI 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45634/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraActive consideration is being given by the Department of Justice and Equality and other relevant Government Departments to a further SAVI type study with factors receiving consideration including the new sources of more recent data in relation to sexual violence available to underpin and inform policy development, along with the need for ongoing investment in support services for victims. The Minister for Justice and Equality has asked for the views of my Department and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs as to the adequacy of statistics on sexual violence and the comparability with those collated in other EU countries.
My Department is liaising with the Department of Justice and Equality/CSOC (The National Office for the Prevention of Domestic and Gender-based Violence) in relation to these matters.
