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Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 October 2022

Wednesday, 5 October 2022

Ceisteanna (30)

Mick Barry

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30. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the high-level oversight board for the zero-tolerance strategy to be jointly led by the Secretary General of his Department. [45763/22]

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The Government launched the Third Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Strategy in late June of this year.

The central aim of this Strategy is to bring about zero tolerance towards domestic, sexual and gender-based violence in Irish society as well as the attitudes and assumptions that underpin it.

Another important goal of the strategy is to improve the coordination and delivery of services for those affected by these forms of violence.

Political oversight of the Strategy and its effective implementation will be situated within the Cabinet Committee on Social Affairs and Equality, which I chair.

In addition, a High-Level Oversight Board, chaired by the Secretaries General to the Departments of the Taoiseach and Justice, will be established.

The Board will meet to ensure that actions are being implemented successfully by all relevant organisations and within the specified timelines.

The High-Level Oversight Board is expected to hold its first meeting in the near future.

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