Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion

4:00 pm

Ms Margaret Martin:

In terms of emergency barring orders, we recommend that a garda of suitable rank approve the call to the judge. This does not need legislation or anything else. In terms of addressing gaps in provision, it could be done immediately.