Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 May 2026
281. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount of State funding allocated to domestic abuse support services, refuges and outreach programmes in each of the past five years and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [38585/26]
View answerThis Government takes a Zero Tolerance approach to domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence. We have taken unprecedented, whole-of-government action to tackle the scourge of domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence (DSGBV).
This action is supported by increased funding of almost €80 million under Budget 2026, ensuring sustained support for frontline services.
Cuan is a statutory agency under the remit of my Department dedicated to tackling and reducing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV).
Cuan was established in 2024 as a core output of Zero Tolerance - the Third National Strategy on DSGBV (2022 - 2026). Taking over from Tusla and my Department, Cuan coordinates the administration of the funding of DSGBV organisations nationwide, working both in service provision and prevention.
Funding for DSGBV services from 2024 to 2026:
|
Year |
Funding for the provision of DSGBV services |
|
2024 |
€52.3m was provided |
|
2025 |
€58.7m was provided |
|
2026 |
The provisional allocation to DSGBV organisations is €69m |
From 2024 to 2026, funding for DSGBV services has increased by 32%.
Prior to 2024 funding was split across a number of Departments and total figures are not available.
