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Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Gould: When I leave a pub having been out socialising, my friends do not ask me to text them to let them know I got home safe. I do not worry about how I get home if I cannot book a taxi using an app or flag one down on the street. If I do not text my friends, they do not worry about me. If the sun is setting, I do not have to cancel my plans to go for a walk or run. If I am out for a walk on a...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I commend the Social Democrats on bringing this motion forward. Obviously there needs to be understanding and the delivery of a zero-tolerance policy when we talk about domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. I commend Natasha O'Brien, who has done huge work to highlight what was absolutely necessary. She pointed out some of the issues regarding how victims or survivors are dealt with...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Pauline Tully: I commend the Social Democrats on this motion. We debated a similar one by the Labour Party last week, and we also had statements last week on this issue. We have probably had statements and motions on this issue in every year of this Government's term. Everybody makes relevant points but things are not happening quick enough and change is not coming. The number of reports of domestic...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I commend the Deputies on moving this motion this morning. Indeed, it is a mirror of motions we have discussed here many times. As the Minister will know, we discuss motions with similar wording year after year. This entails the same plea from the Opposition falling, it would appear, on the Government's deaf ears. There is very little evidence of a zero-tolerance approach. We can all...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Rose Conway-Walsh: We are here again discussing this motion, for which I thank the Social Democrats, but I wonder how many more motions we will need. I do not see the type of progress needed. In this regard, we should bear in mind Natasha O'Brien, Bláthnaid Raleigh and the women of Women of Honour. Like so many others, I watched in absolute horror the footage concerning the women of the FAI, who are...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Aindrias Moynihan: Before I call Deputy Catherine Murphy, I acknowledge the presence of Natasha O'Brien in the Visitors Gallery. Tá fáilte romhat.

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Catherine Murphy: The State has a central responsibility to put systems in place to protect its citizens as much as possible. In this House, we pass criminal justice legislation and rely on the criminal justice system to do its work. There has been a concern about the consistency of sentencing and the Judicial Council Act was passed in 2019. One of its stated aims is public confidence in the Judiciary and...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputies for tabling the motion. As I stated in response to a Topical Issue on refuge and accommodation earlier, I welcome the fact we are discussing this issue and I welcome the raising of the issues in the motion. When we finished debating our second motion last week, I called on every one of us to make sure we keep this on the agenda and continue to focus on and prioritise...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Róisín Shortall: Domestic, sexual and gender-based violence should never be tolerated but too often it seems that our institutions are set up to do just that. Women are told to report it and to trust the system, but how can victims be expected to trust a system that so often fails them? While the Minister has demonstrated a commitment to addressing many of these failings, recent controversies have shown...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: The weekend revelations concerning the abuse of young women soccer players represent the lowest point in the history of scandals involving the Football Association of Ireland, FAI. The absence of FAI safeguards to protect women and young female players was simply unforgivable. It exemplified perfectly the power imbalance that lies at the heart of men's abuse of women. It was deeply...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2024)

Holly Cairns: I move: That Dáil Éireann: commends Natasha O'Brien, Bláthnaid Raleigh, the Women of Honour, women in the Football Association of Ireland, and all of the women whose bravery in speaking out about domestic, sexual and gender-based violence has shone a spotlight on this insidious crime and highlighted the need for radical reform; notes that: — domestic, sexual and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence (10 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: All the components need to come together at the same time. That work is being done. As I said, it is being driven by Cuan, the new domestic violence agency, with the support of my Department and working closely with the Department of housing. All of these projects are being developed through the capital assistance scheme, CAS. We need to make sure that system, and the structure around it,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence (10 Jul 2024)

Cuireadh an Dáil ar fionraí ar 9.53 a.m. agus cuireadh tús leis arís ar 10 a.m. Sitting suspended at 9.53 a.m. and resumed at 10 a.m.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence (10 Jul 2024)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. When I was concluding the debate last week, I asked all Deputies to make sure we keep this on the agenda, so I welcome the fact today’s motion has been put down and that we have a debate on this issue directly after Topical Issues this morning. It means that we are all prioritising it and keeping that focus on it. The Deputy is right...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence (10 Jul 2024)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Minister for the reply. She mentioned the increased funding, which is welcome. In the case of Laois, a location has been identified and the council is very much on board, both the elected members and the council management. It is important that we try to move that on. We have an excellent service in the county, the Laois Domestic Abuse Service. The level of funding for these...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (10 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle agus leis an Teachta. I thank Deputy Stanton for his kind comments. Indeed, I worked well with him when the shoe was on the other foot, when he was in ministerial office and I was a backbench Deputy. I thank him for the courtesy he extended to me at the time and his helpfulness in dealing with my queries. I hope I can reciprocate. I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (10 Jul 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State. There is a lot of good news there, which is very welcome. The big issue here is Castlemartyr, which lies between Midleton and Youghal. The Minister of State might be aware of this very picturesque village and of Castlemartyr Resort, which is very popular. Castlemartyr is a major pinch point. During morning and evening rush hour, there are kilometres of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (10 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Deputy for the information he has provided in response to me. The problems in Castlemartyr appear to be causing an issue with the 31X proposal, if I understand correctly. The proposed new bus route between Midleton and Youghal will travel through Castlemartyr. Is that the issue?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (10 Jul 2024)

David Stanton: The proposed route will go through it and buses will be stuck in traffic.