Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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112. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be a provision for protection, in relation to an adult person not living with another person, in the current draft proposals for reform and consolidation of the Domestic Violence Acts (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6323/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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My Department has received a number of proposals in relation to the reform of our domestic violence legislative provisions including the extension of the availability of orders to other classes of applicants. All such proposals will be carefully considered in the finalisation of the General Scheme of a Bill to consolidate and reform our domestic violence legislation. I intend to bring the General Scheme of this Bill to Government early this year with a view to enactment later in the year.

In relation to the details supplied by the Deputy, I understand that An Garda Síochána are currently investigating the matters raised by the individual concerned and that the investigating members are continuing to liaise with the complainant to ensure she is kept fully apprised of the current status of each investigation. I am pleased to note from the correspondence that the individual considers that progress is being made in relation to the matters raised.