David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

In light of the fact that the Garda has not been recording domestic violence incidents for the past two years, have the heads of the family law Bill been approved yet by the Government? This Bill has been promised for seven years. Did the Minister give his approval to the Garda to stop recording incidents of domestic violence? Ireland has the lowest conviction rate in Europe in this area. It is a serious issue.

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