Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 124: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her response to the funding crisis being experienced by agencies providing essential services for the victims of domestic violence; the need for additional women's refuges in the Dublin region; if additional funds will be provided for these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37100/05]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department of Health and Children has asked the parliamentary affairs division of the HSE to arrange to have the matter investigated and for a reply to issue directly to the Deputy. Responsibility for the provision of women's refuges lies with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.