Ireland’s first statutory domestic, sexual and gender-based violence agency, Quan, was today established by law by the Minister of Justice.
Quang will drive and coordinate the government’s response to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV), including shelter transfers. This is an area that has required increased resources and input for many years.
The new agency will also lead the current government’s plan to double the number of evacuation spaces.
Justice Minister Helen McEntee announced that she had signed an order formally establishing Mr Quan.
On Sunday, Ms McEntee brought into force the Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence and Gender-Based Violence Control Act, which establishes Mr Quang legally from January 1. She said:
“Both the DSGBV sector and government are committed to ensuring that national responses across all relevant areas, from policy coordination and strategy, from research to education and awareness, are supported to ensure that DSGBV victims receive services. Acknowledged the need to strengthen and integrate better. Consistently high standards.
“These responsibilities and more will be the focus of the work carried out at Quang over the coming months and years, with core capabilities identified by the DSGBV department as part of the co-design process.
“The establishment of Quan today is an important step in our plan to have zero tolerance for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence in Ireland, and we are grateful to everyone who has helped us achieve this goal. I would like to thank everyone.”
The Agency will work with NGOs and the DSGBV service sector to ensure that the best possible services are provided to meet the needs of victims and survivors.
Coordinate and report on the government’s DSGBV strategy. Support and oversee the doubling of safe and accessible shelters. Make sure his DSGBV support such as helpline is working. Funded her to develop standards for DSGBV services. Lead awareness campaigns.
“Cuan” is an Irish word meaning safe haven, harbor, or refuge.
