Micheál Martin (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail)

Very significant work was undertaken by the last Government and the Minister, Deputy McEntee, in respect of gender-based violence. Indeed, I would have launched the first strategy as Taoiseach with the Minister, Deputy McEntee. The Minister, Deputy O’Callaghan, is absolutely committed to continuing to progress this agenda in government. The programme for Government is very clear in respect of the prioritisation of this issue, particularly in terms of refuge services and centres, which I think we need to accelerate progress on.

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