John Connolly (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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188. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality of any opportunity arising within his Department that could provide additional support to the Galway Rape Crisis Centre to complete the development of their new support centre at the Claddagh in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36671/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I would like to restate my commitment to a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of sexual violence and to ensuring that victims of these crimes have access to the supports that they need.

A central element of delivering on the Zero Tolerance goal of the Third National Strategy was the establishment, in January 2024, of Cuan, the statutory domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) agency.

Cuan has a specific mandate to drive the implementation of the strategy across Government, bringing the expertise and focus required to tackle this complex social issue.

Under Budget 2025, DSGBV funding was increased to €70 million, with increased funding for Cuan of €67 million. As part of its work, Cuan funds 78 organisations across Ireland which provide specialised supports to victims of DSGBV.

As the Deputy’s question relates to work that falls under the remit of Cuan, specifically in relation to the provision of services for victims of sexual violence, I have forwarded it to the agency for direct response.