Duncan Smith
Ceist:805. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to increase the number of sexual assault treatment units across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11714/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022
805. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to increase the number of sexual assault treatment units across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11714/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware there are currently 6 Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATUs) in Ireland. These are:
- Cork SATU located in South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital,
- Donegal SATU located at Justice Walsh Road in Letterkenny,
- Dublin SATU located in Rotunda Hospital Campus,
- Galway SATU located in Brockagh, Co. Galway,
- Mullingar SATU located in Midland Regional Hospital and
- Waterford SATU located in University Hospital Waterford.
There are currently no plans to increase the number of SATUs.