James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I assure the Deputy that delivering refuge spaces in Cavan-Monaghan is a priority for the Department. We are in the process of identifying that location, working with the various different bodies to see where that location can be provided. We have to provide these spaces for very vulnerable people and we have a comprehensive programme around DSGBV in our third national strategy.

Tearmann Domestic Violence Services Monaghan is a community-based support service delivering a range of supports to women affected by domestic abuse across the counties of Cavan and Monaghan, including support groups, outreach support and court accompaniment services. Tearmann is engaged with other stakeholders around early stage considerations for planning of a refuge for the Cavan-Monaghan area and is in the process of a merger to come under Safe Ireland that is expected to come into effect by the end of June to assist in supporting the process. From the information provided to Tusla, it is expected that there will be a new focus on refuge development for Cavan-Monaghan once the organisational process is completed. This merger will provide a renewed impetus to provide the necessary services.

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