Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
900. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether funding can be increased to an organisation to expand services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12002/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraCombatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) and ensuring that victims and survivors have access to the care and support they deserve remain absolute priorities for me and for this government.
Making sure our frontline services are properly funded is key to achieving these aims.
As of 2025 Cuan, the national DSGBV Agency, allocates funding to 78 organisations providing specialised supports to victim/survivors of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, amounting to a total of €57m.
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) received a core funding allocation of €3,897,721.83 through Cuan in 2025, including €98,187.34 to fund its national 24-hour helpline service.
DRCC’s 2026 provisional core allocation is €3,940,969.01.
While DRCC’s freephone, 1800 helpline is not accessible internationally, the organisation can be contacted through alternative means, including via a standard telephone number and via email, as outlined on its official contact page: [www.drcc.ie/about/contact/]
Where an individual is the victim of a crime abroad, the primary point of contact should be the local police or relevant authorities in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred. An Garda Síochána’s website also provides guidance on reporting crimes that occurred outside the State, including how such matters may be recorded or supported upon return to Ireland.
My Department remains committed to ensuring that victims of crime have access to appropriate supports and will continue, through Cuan, to engage with DRCC and other organisations to support the delivery of effective and accessible victim services.
