Considering the crime statistics that were released in November 2022, which indicate an alarming escalation in crime statistics across the Republic as murder cases increased by 13,6% and sexual offences by 11%, with the murder of women and children once again having increased in the second quarter (details furnished), and considering that the Republic is in the period of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign, (a) what plans and initiatives has her Office put in place to foster collaborative efforts in dealing with issues around the protection of women and children and (b) how is her Office working together with other government departments to ensure the protection of women and children?