Dáil
‹ Order of Business Istanbul Convention
Summary
Seán Ó Fearghaíl asks whether Ireland will sign the Istanbul Convention and establish a Cabinet subcommittee on violence against women. The Taoiseach will confirm the Government’s position and says an existing subcommittee could address the issue.
The Istanbul Convention is the first legally binding instrument that creates a comprehensive legal framework and approach to combat violence against women. It is a Council of Europe convention which will come into force on 1 August and has been signed by 33 countries. Is it the Taoiseach's intention that our Government will sign this convention? Does the Taoiseach intend to establish a Cabinet sub-committee to address the issue of violence against women?
