Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We should look at where we are. At present, we have approximately 159 refuge units. As I said, another 54 are set to be either under construction or are due for refurbishment in 2025. This will bring the total number of units, including those under construction, to 213 by the end of the year.

In addition to the development of refuge spaces, Cuan and I are committed to delivering additional safe homes which provide appropriate accommodation in certain circumstances. Cuan is concluding a review of domestic violence accommodation delivery and development and is working closely with my Department and the Department of housing to look at what measures need to be accelerated in order to meet the target by the end of the strategy.

We are seeking ways to streamline processes and speed up delivery of domestic violence accommodation. The target is 280. That is the ambition. I hope to be able to meet it. I am committed to trying to meet it. Obviously, we are doing as much as we can to ensure that we can get there.

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