Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made to secure sufficient funds to open the purpose built facilities at Teach Tearmainn, County Kildare, which is the only dedicated women's refuge in the county; the estimated cost of operating the service in order to meet the Health Information and Quality Authority standards; what the costings provide for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41148/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Health if meeting the minimum Health Information and Quality Authority standards is taken into consideration when the budget is allocated to assist the running of domestic violence refuges; if any refuges have expressed concern regarding insufficient funds to meet those standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41149/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Domestic violence refuges are not currently subject to inspection by HIQA and therefore are not legally obliged to comply with HIQA standards. However, the boards of management responsible for refuges are aware of the HIQA standards and strive to maintain high standards within their refuges. It is the responsibility of the boards of management as per their contracts with the HSE to use HSE funding to maintain the appropriate and agreed level of care for their client group.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Health if child related needs are factored into the cost of domestic violence refuges; if so, the provision that is made; if all the refuges supported by the Health Service Executive have such services available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41150/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Domestic violence refuges cater for women and children and the boards of management of the refuges factor in the needs of children in their costings as an integral part of their core functions. The HSE provides funding towards the care needs and the boards of management are obliged within their contracts with the HSE to use this funding to provide for the needs of their entire client group including children. Provision in the form of play groups, creche facilities and childcare workers are provided by refuges. There is also a liaison service with local schools and creches.