Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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58. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the timeline for undertaking a second SAVI report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42436/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, the expert Scoping Group has completed a draft report considering the availability of data and making recommendations on a study to identify the prevalence of sexual abuse and violence in Ireland and emerging trends. A further piece of technical work is now being completed so that proposals can be brought to Cabinet in the coming weeks.

As the Deputy will appreciate, I am constrained from commenting further as proposals have yet to be brought to Government. However, I can assure the Deputy that once the report has been considered by Government I intend to make an announcement to outline the way forward in relation to this issue.