Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2026
787. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda callouts to instances of domestic violence in each county in the State, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [14852/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraCombatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) remains an absolute priority for this Government, for me as Minister, and for the Garda Commissioner.
'Zero Tolerance,' the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV), set out an ambitious five-year programme of reform to achieve a society which does not accept DSGBV or the attitudes which underpin these crimes.
An Garda Síochána prioritise and proactively respond to incidents of domestic abuse. The nationwide roll out of Divisional Protective Service Units (DPSUs) ensures that when victims of crimes such as domestic abuse and sexual violence present to Gardaí, they are met with a consistently high standard of specialist, sensitive, professional and expert assistance.
I can confirm that there is now a DPSU in every Garda Division.
I have sought the information requested by the Deputy regarding the number of Garda callouts to instances of domestic violence in each county in the State, in each of the past five years.
Unfortunately this information has not been received on time, however I will write to the Deputy directly once it is available.
