Domestic Violence
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-04
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Colm Brophy (FG), Dublin South-West

That is a very important point to relay to Men’s Aid. I will obviously convey the Senator’s remarks to the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, who I know has done significant work in this area since becoming Minister. It is very important to have the recognition that the services provided are gender neutral, but I fully take on board the Senator’s comments that there is that problem area of men maybe not wanting to engage with services that they perceive as being particularly in one area, an area that for various reasons we do not need to go into today make them feel uncomfortable about engaging with the services. Therefore, the development that Cuan wants to have to ensure that wraparound services are available for male victims as well is very important.

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