Cuan is working with the local service provider on the development of an 8-unit refuge for victims of domestic violence. The unit will be in Cavan and Monaghan, a local Councillor has said.
Councillor Pauric Clerkin stated that Cuan is in continued engagement with relevant stakeholders in the region. Additionally, Mr Clerkin said it remains the Government's target to deliver a refuge in Cavan/Monaghan within the life of the strategy.
Cuan, the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency, has a dedicated team in place to support the development of domestic violence refuges. Indeed, it has been engaging with local service providers across nine counties; Roscommon, Carlow, Cavan, Laois, Leitrim, Longford, Monaghan, Offaly and Sligo. Moreover, guiding local service providers through the provision of support on capacity and governance.
This work is being carried out in line with the Zero Tolerance Strategy Implementation plan for 2024. Additionally, Cuan and the Department of Housing are currently exploring models for the delivery of refuge accommodation to accelerate delivery timelines.
Ronan Gargan has been speaking to Pauric Clerkin on the issue.
