Work in progress on new strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence

Preparing a new strategy on domestic violence is a 'huge priority' for this Government, said Minister of State at the Department of Justice Hildegarde Naughton TD. File picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

The State's response to domestic and sexual violence is fragmented and marked by a lack of coordination amongst different Government departments.

But, Government ministers are claiming work is already under way in addressing these shortcomings.