Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2022
49. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the extra resources that will be made available to implement the proposals outlined in the recently announced Government strategy on domestic, sexual and gender based violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35987/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, last week I published Zero Tolerance: the Third National Strategy to combat Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV).
The goal of our third national strategy is clear: zero tolerance of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. It is an ambitious five-year programme of reform to achieve a society which does not accept DSGBV or the attitudes which underpin it.
Reflecting the Government’s commitment to make this the most ambitious Strategy to date, and in particular to make a real impact on the provision of refuge units and other associated support services, will require additional expenditure.
The overall cost of implementing the entire Strategy is estimated to be in the region of €363m.This includes the continuation of existing funding within both my Department and Tusla, but also anticipates both the capital cost of doubling the number of refuge accommodation and the running costs for the accommodation. It further includes an estimate of cost for other expanded services and actions under the Strategy, including supports for victims, the cost of establishing and running the new Agency, training, awareness raising and educational programmes.
