COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, July 13, 2015

MOTION NO.12

MOTION: Councillor M. Genockey

That this council requests that the manager engages with Women's Aid or a similar organisation to arrange for all housing staff to receive training in dealing with people that have been, or are in domestic violence situations.

REPORT:

South Dublin County Council works closely with support workers attached to the two Women Refuges in our area, such as Cluan Alainn and Saoirse.  These services have the staff qualified to respond appropriately to Domestic Violence Victims and when victims of domestic violence would present to our staff, we would refer them to these services. 

The Council endeavours to be sympathetic in all such cases but conscious of the need to consider each case on an individual basis, having consideration of their individual circumstances.  However, we will make contact with Women's Aid to explore if they would be prepared to provide information and/or training to council staff.