Question 1

What does the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Creates new statutory agency for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence with functions to support refuge accommodation, fund victim services, coordinate government strategies, run awareness campaigns, and conduct research. Transfers certain staff, functions, rights and liabilities from Child and Family Agency to new Agency; amends Child and Family Agency Act 2013 to clarify remaining responsibilities. Establishes Board-led governance structure with Minister-appointed chief executive; requires corporate and annual business plans, annual accounts audited by Comptroller and Auditor General, and reporting to Oireachtas.

Question 2

What stage is the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Aug 2024, the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023 was sponsored by Minister for Justice, and was introduced on 20 Sep 2023.

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