Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the independent review of part IV of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017; the timeline for the publication of the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52190/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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In July 2020, my Department contracted an independent expert to undertake the review of Part 4 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act.

As part of the review, an online public consultation was opened and contributions were received from a broad range of organisations with different perspectives. The review will consider all aspects outlined in the Terms of Reference.

The review is being conducted independently of the Department but it is expected it will be completed by the end of the year.

Once received, any recommendations made will be considered as a priority.