Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 January 2026
1675. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of domestic abuse refuge accommodation units currently available in each county; the number of family spaces and single-person spaces within those units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75063/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra1676. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the annual funding allocated to domestic abuse refuges in each of the past five years, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75066/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra1677. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of staff employed in domestic abuse refuges in each county; the number of specialist support workers available, including child support workers, trauma counsellors, and outreach workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75067/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra1678. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans in place to increase refuge capacity nationwide; the counties identified as priority areas for new units; the expected timelines for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75068/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra1679. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of refuge spaces required for Ireland to meet the standards set out under the Istanbul Convention; the current shortfall; the steps being taken to close this gap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75069/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra1680. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of children accommodated in domestic abuse refuges in each of the past five years; the supports available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75070/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra1681. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the counties that currently have no refuge provision; the number of victims from those counties who sought refuge elsewhere in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75071/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1675 to 1681, inclusive, 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 are absolute priorities for me.
Since its establishment in 2024, Cuan the DSGBV Agency, has been working to accelerate the delivery of safe accommodation across the country, in line with the Government’s Zero Tolerance DSGBV Strategy. Cuan is now responsible for coordinating all Government actions set out in the Strategy and has a dedicated team in place to support the development of domestic violence refuges.
As these questions relate to work being carried out by Cuan, I have referred them to the agency for direct response.
