Eamonn Maloney (Dublin South West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for the detailed response to the issue. I am aware of the review process which I hope will go a long way to providing a better understanding of the issue and will provide a proper framework for funding the sort of work that Cuan Alainn does. I hope the meeting next week will be positive. Respond! will welcome that too. Violence against women and children is not confined to particular locations. It is a nationwide problem and these essential services that offer a safe haven for children and mothers who are abused. I welcome whatever progress can be made on this issue.

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