Seán Kyne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for the comprehensive response from the Department. I welcome the news that there is engagement in the Department with Domestic Violence Response Galway and other services around the country. I also welcome the news that Tusla is happy to engage with Domestic Violence Response Galway regarding funding. I certainly hope that in advance of budget negotiations, there can be an increased level of funding provided in 2024 and possibly additional funding for 2023 as well because, as I said, Domestic Violence Response Galway provides an important and vital service. Unfortunately, there is an increasing need for its services. We wish that was not the case but that is the way things are. We certainly need to ensure that victims of domestic violence get all the support and advocacy they need. To do that, they need groups such as Domestic Violence Response Galway.