Domestic Violence

Part of Private Members’ Business – in the Northern Ireland Assembly at 2:30 pm on 31 March 2009.

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Photo of Claire McGill Claire McGill Sinn Féin 2:30, 31 March 2009

The challenge in dealing with the issue remains. Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle.

Question put and agreed to.

Resolved:

That this Assembly deplores any instance of domestic violence and its implications for children, young people and vulnerable adults; calls on the Executive to bring forward proposals to ensure full access to refuge for persons affected and to address the issue of access to legal aid for vulnerable families; and further calls for adequate funding for the relevant support groups and community organisations in their campaigns and work in tackling domestic violence.