Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Istanbul Convention is the first legally binding instrument that creates a comprehensive legal framework and approach to combat violence against women. It is a Council of Europe convention which will come into force on 1 August and has been signed by 33 countries. Is it the Taoiseach's intention that our Government will sign this convention? Does the Taoiseach intend to establish a Cabinet sub-committee to address the issue of violence against women?

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