Mary Lou McDonald
Ceist:1460. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice if she has received the independent study on familicide and domestic homicide reviews; and when it will be published. [43817/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 September 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy is aware, an independent study has been commissioned by the Department into familicide and domestic homicide reviews.
This independent research, initially led by Norah Gibbons until her untimely passing in 2020, has involved consultations with a wide range of stakeholders including family members of victims, State agencies and non-governmental organisations, with a view to making recommendations to improve the State's response to familicide and domestic homicide.
Prior to finalising the report the person who took over as study lead, Maura Butler, paid particular attention to the fair procedures part of the process which involved allowing any persons or organisations who might be affected by the contents of the draft report (including the families concerned) to be given an opportunity to reply to the contents of the report.
The study lead recently presented the final report to me and it is now being considered by officials in my Department. I intend to publish the report in the coming weeks and will ensure that prior to publication a copy of the report is provided to the families concerned.