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Irish Justice Minister Criticises Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Consent Video
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Consent Campaign Video Sparks Government Criticism
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) released a short advertisement as part of its “We-Consent” campaign that showed two grandparents hugging a young boy, then approaching their granddaughter who appears uncomfortable. Following his officials’ engagement with the DRCC, the video was removed from the organisation’s social-media channels.
Background of the “We-Consent” Initiative
“We-Consent” is a long-term campaign launched by the DRCC to raise awareness of consent and encourage respect for personal boundaries from an early age. Funding for the campaign comes from the Department of Justice, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, and the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency (CUAN). All three agencies were approached for comment but have not issued statements.
Official Responses
In a statement to RTÉ, the DRCC explained that the videos were intended to promote consent education and announced that they would be withdrawn while the centre assesses whether the material is achieving the desired positive effect. Minister O’Callaghan reiterated the government’s commitment to consent education but emphasized that the particular video “was counter-productive” and needed to be removed. No further remarks were provided by the supporting departments.
Verbatim Quote
- “We-Consent is a long-term campaign as part of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's prevention work to increase the awareness and practice of consent in Ireland.” — DRCC