Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator. The core, overarching goal of the zero-tolerance strategy is to ensure that everyone who needs a refuge space will get one, and we continue to work towards that. The Senator will be aware of the Tearmann Domestic Violence Services based in Monaghan, and he mentioned Siobhán McKenna and her team, who provide the services in counties Cavan and Monaghan. That has now merged with Safe Ireland, which allows Safe Ireland to be the lead organisation taking forward this development in the Cavan-Monaghan area through engagement with local stakeholders. It is very important that Cuan is engaging with Safe Ireland, as well as with Cavan and Monaghan county councils, to provide the supports to progress this development as a matter of priority in 2024. I will certainly take the point the Senator has raised back to the Minister, Deputy McEntee, to ensure we have an update on this development and that both Monaghan and Cavan are supported with regard to accommodation provision.