Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

A number of other initiatives come under the positive duty to promote equality. Last week we launched the integration strategy which has been widely welcomed by groups working on integration around the country. It is important that we have a strong integration policy because if we do not we will build up problems for the future. It is a very comprehensive integration strategy.

I mentioned the women's consultation, which has been ongoing. There are a number of other initiatives relating to combating domestic and gender-based violence. The Deputy will be familiar with the campaign I have spoken about in the House. It is a €6 million campaign over five years to combat sexual and domestic violence. That comes under the Deputy's points on a positive duty to promote equality and deal with areas where there are very serious problems in Ireland.

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