COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, February 09, 2015

MOTION NO.7

MOTION: Councillor L. Dunne

That this Council calls on the Minister for Justice & Equality, to create further legislative measures to protect women who are the victim of domestic violence.  Furthermore, for other relevant departments to commit to increasing funding for frontline services.  Although, there has been significant changes over the past number of decades in relation to domestic violence in Ireland, women are still not protected enough in their homes.  Ireland still has one of the highest rates in all of the countries in Europe for not meeting women’s needs when they seek assistance after the most serious incidents of violence by a partner.   Assault is a crime under Irish law; however, Domestic Violence is often treated differently.

REPORT:

If the motion is passed the terms of the motion will be forwarded to the Minister and, when received, a copy of the reply will be circulated to the Members.