PQ: Domestic Violence Policy
Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce reforms of current laws which will improve safety for victims of domestic violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): As I indicated in response to Parliamentary Question No. 103 of 11 December 2012, the programme for Government commitment – to introduce consolidated and reformed domestic violence legislation to address all aspects of domestic violence, threatened violence and intimidation, in a way that provides protection to victims – will be progressed as soon as possible having regard to the need for consultations and the need to dispose of urgent legislative matters in my Department under the EU/IMF Programme of Financial Support for the State.
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