Mary Lou McDonald
Ceist:319. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 427 of 6 November 2018, when a reply will issue. [49410/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 27 November 2018
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I am advised by An Garda Síochána that the Garda National Protective Services Bureau, under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner with responsibility for Special Crime Operations, is in the process of developing a domestic violence risk assessment matrix. I am informed that the proposed matrix is the subject of an independent validation by Trinity College which is expected to take approximately three months and will help to quality assure the process prior to implementation. In the interim, the risk assessment tool is also being piloted in two Garda Divisions and this pilot is also producing data for the validation process.
Once the risk assessment matrix has been finalised, training for personnel utilising it will be required and I am informed that the Garda National Protective Services Bureau is working with the Garda College to develop an appropriate training programme. The risk assessment matrix will not become fully operational until necessary training has been completed. I am informed that this process will be completed by the end of Q4 2019.