1705. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider introducing legislation or regulations to ensure that any person who is the subject of a barring order is removed from the tenancy agreement relating to a local authority social housing dwelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59893/26]

The response to Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV) is a cross-Departmental and multi-agency issue, with overall policy coordinated by the Department of Justice. Responsibility for the development and provision of services to support victims rests with my colleague the Minister for Justice working in conjunction with Cuan, the statutory DSGBV agency under the remit of the Department of Justice. Cuan coordinates the implementation of "Zero Tolerance: Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence 2022-2026".

As part of a broader Government commitment under the third national strategy, a detailed examination is underway which commits to reviewing this existing housing guidance to ensure victims can remain in or return to the home where safe and desired, and also to consider whether legislative change is appropriate in the context of joint tenancies.

My Department is working closely with Department of Justice, Cuan and the Courts Service to further these commitments. This work has identified that the dissolution of joint tenancies in domestic violence cases is particularly complex, requiring careful balancing of victim protection, legal rights, and operational feasibility. Progress is being made and I anticipate proposals on potential options will be brought to me, including potential legislative change, for consideration later this year.