Clare Haven Hopeful New Government Agency Will Tackle Sexual, Domestic And Gender-Based Violence

Clare Haven insists a newly-proposed government agency must be effective in challenging sexual, domestic and gender-based violence. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has received approval from government to publish the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill which would allow for the establishment of a designated agency focused on reducing the prevalence of such abuse as well as supporting victims and survivors. The bill will go before the Dáil by the end of this month and the position of CEO of the agency will be advertised "within weeks". Manager of Clare Haven Services Siobhan O'Connor hopes the agency will be successful in addressing the widespread issue.