John Connolly (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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642. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the supports available within his Department for Charitable organisations developing facilities to help the victims of domestic and sexual violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25085/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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Combatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) is a central priority for me and for this Government.

Under Budget 2025, funding for services to tackle DSGBV was increased to €70m. Since 2020, funding for DSGBV services has tripled.

'Zero Tolerance,' the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV) is this government's ambitious, five-year programme of reform to achieve a society which does not accept DSGBV or the attitudes which underpin these crimes.

In January 2024 Cuan, the DSGBV Agency, was established. Cuan is committed to tackling DSGBV and is responsible for coordinating all Government actions set out in Zero Tolerance. Cuan works in partnership with the local front-line service providers, local authorities, the Department of Housing and the Housing Agency to achieve the highest standard of support for those who've suffered domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.

Therefore, as the Deputy's question refers to work being carried out under the remit of Cuan, I have referred it to the Agency for direct response.