Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I agree that we do not need there to be a gap in services. I fully support the Women's Aid helpline but there are other national helplines and Tusla is developing the commissioning of a service which could mean a number of helplines. It will take a look at the best way to provide a proper service and ensure that, as well as value for money, we get quality too because this is integral to such a project. It is consulting with Women's Aid as well as others who provide helplines and with this extensive review we will find a better way to provide the service for the women who need it.

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