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