Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence

Thursday, 5 February 2026

Questions (329, 330, 331)

Gary Gannon

Question:

329. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the body which is responsible for setting guidelines of best practice in relation to the appropriate length of stay in women's refuges and domestic violence accommodation; whether such guidelines currently exist; and if so, to provide details of those guidelines, including when they were introduced; the evidence base on which they rely; and whether they are binding on funded service providers. [9089/26]

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Gary Gannon

Question:

330. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of safe home units currently in operation nationally for victims of domestic violence; the number of such units that are available for immediate occupation; and the total capacity of the programme. [9090/26]

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Gary Gannon

Question:

331. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of safe home units currently funded or supported by Cuan for victims of domestic violence, by local authority area, or county. [9091/26]

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Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

I propose to take Questions Nos. 329, 330 and 331 together.

Combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) and ensuring that victims and survivors receive the support and care they need is an absolute priority for me. Cuan, the statutory domestic, sexual and gender-based violence agency is committed to providing safe and accessible accommodation and support services for victims and survivors of DSGBV.

As the Deputy's questions relate to work being carried out under the remit of Cuan, I have referred them to the Agency for direct response.

Question No. 330 answered with Question No. 329.

Question No. 331 answered with Question No. 329.