Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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34. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 40 of 20 October 2022, the status of the independent review of part IV of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017; if the review is on track to be completed by the end of 2022; when the review will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60479/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will know, the Department of Justice 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.