Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2021
87. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Social Protection if a grant is available to assist a domestic violence service that is helping victims of domestic abuse to purchase CCTV cameras in order that victims can be safe in their own homes (details supplied); if there is funding which could be made available; if an official from her office will make contact with the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36633/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that primary responsibility for matters relating to domestic violence and abuse lies with the Department of Justice. The Department of Social Protection has no role to play in the provision of grants to enable the purchase of CCTV equipment as set out in the Deputy's question.
I am given to understand that the purchase of CCTV equipment does not come within the scope of the grant funding provided by the Department of Justice. However, that Department does provide funding for victim of crime services, which include important information and supports to victims in their engagement with the criminal justice system, including emotional support, court accompaniment, accompaniment to Garda interviews, accompaniment to sexual assault treatment units, counselling and referral to other services.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
