Written answers

Wednesday, 3 March 2021

Department of Justice and Equality

Departmental Reviews

Photo of Mary Lou McDonaldMary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)
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670. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the independent study into familicide and domestic homicide reviews commissioned in May 2019 will be completed. [11480/21]

Photo of Helen McEnteeHelen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The publication of the independent research on Familicide and Domestic Homicide Reviews is an important commitment under Justice Plan 2021, our plan to build a justice system that works for everyone.

This independent study commissioned by my Department is looking at international best practice in the conduct of domestic homicide reviews with a view to making recommendations in relation to their application in this jurisdiction. The study will be a key facet in delivering on this commitment.

Ms Maura Butler, who is a solicitor and has been a member of the Study’s Advisory Group since its establishment, agreed to take responsibility for leading completion of the study, following the sad and untimely death of Norah Gibbons, who was previously responsible. I would emphasise the importance of recognising that the Advisory Group and their work is independent, and my Department is not involved in the work of the study nor is it a member of the Advisory Group.

I expect the report will be finalised in the coming weeks and it will subsequently be published. I look forward to examining the report in detail and I will consider any recommendations made as a priority.

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