Jen Cummins (Dublin South Central, Social Democrats)
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669. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023; if the Bill will be prioritised within the current Dáil term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7632/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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Establishing a zero tolerance approach to domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence (DSGBV) is vital for safeguarding individuals and promoting a safer society. As Minister for Justice I am acutely aware of the need for vulnerable victims to be supported and I am committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána have what is needed to combat all forms of DSBGV and to support victims and survivors, as well as ensuring that our justice system is victim-centred.

In relation to the Bill referred to by the Deputy, as a Private Members Bill, the Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023 lapsed with the dissolution of the last Dáil.