Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women will be marked on 25 November. Our domestic violence legislation is an important part of the State's response to that. However, there is a significant gap in the context of being able to secure a safety order for a young person under the age of 18 who may be in an abusive relationship. In light of this important day coming up, will the Government commit to addressing and eliminating that gap and ensuring that even those aged under 18 can get a safety order and be protected from abusive or coercive relationships?

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