Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I, too, acknowledge the work of the non-governmental organisations working alongside the statutory agencies in a collaborative manner. I have to say, however, that Tusla's funding of services is currently over €25 million this year. The work that was done by the organisations referred to by the Deputy - I would add in the Rape Crisis Network of Ireland and the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre - was instrumental in the introduction of the "Still Here" campaign. I am really grateful for their efforts and collaboration in that regard.

The Department has been in a position to allocate additional funding to the sexual violence services. I refer to the programme for Government which will ensure an audit of all the statutory services which I expect will be undertaken between now and the end of the year.

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