Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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689. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if funding will be provided to the one million stars project that raises vital awareness and provides education regarding domestic and gender based violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38858/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I am committed to a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) 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.

Education and awareness raising are vital tools in our fight to prevent harm, and Cuan plays a key role in driving forward campaigns that inform, engage, and empower the public.

As the Deputy’s question relates to work that falls under the remit of Cuan, specifically in relation to the provision of funding to support campaigns on DSGBV, I have forwarded it to the agency for direct response.