Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, an independent study has been commissioned by my Department into familicide and domestic homicide reviews.

This independent research has involved consultations with a wide range of stakeholders including family members of victims, state agencies and non-governmental organisations, with a view to making recommendations to improve the State's response to familicide and domestic homicide.

Given the sensitivities involved, it also required the study lead to pay particular attention to the fair procedures part of the process which involved allowing any persons or organisations who might be affected by the contents of the draft report (including the families concerned) to be given an opportunity to reply to the contents of the report.

The final report continues to be considered by officials in my Department and I intend to publish the report as soon as this examination and analysis is complete.

The Deputy will appreciate that due to the gravity of the subject matter and impact on victims' families, thorough examination is necessary before publication.