Ms Caitríona Gleeson:

As stated recently by the Garda Commissioner, the issue of confirmation or acknowledgement of complaint is not yet provided for in legislation because this Bill has not yet been enacted. However, the Garda Síochána has put in a place new victims office specifically relating to domestic violence. As it is not appropriate for a victim of domestic violence to receive in the post a letter thanking them for having made a statement, this new system ensures there is face-to-face contact with the woman in a safe way. We do not want to stop the Garda doing that.