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Local women's centre calls for more resources to tackle domestic violence

The Shannonside region is among the areas that will be prioritised for new refuge spaces.

Feb 16, 2022 17:37

People urged to contact DVAS service in Leitrim if worried about relatives or friends

The ending of Covid restrictions is likely to lead to a much greater demand for from Domestic Violence Services across the country

Feb 8, 2022 18:23

Sligo-Leitrim Garda Chief says 'onus on everyone' to tackle domestic violence

It takes on average 30 incidents to occur before someone comes forward with a report to Gardai.

Feb 7, 2022 13:43

15% rise in calls to Athlone domestic violence refuge

The centre also runs a 24 hour helpline.

Jan 31, 2022 13:28

Paid leave for domestic violence victims should be a priority - Local TD

It will come before an Oireachtas meeting later this week.

Jan 26, 2022 13:33

Gardai respond to more than 48,000 domestic abuse incidents in 2021

Gardai also reported 4-thousand-250 breaches of Domestic Violence Act Orders last year - up 6 percent on 2020.

Jan 24, 2022 10:01

Major rise in people accessing Roscommon domestic violence services in recent months

It can be a tough time of year for many people, but there is help out there.

Dec 22, 2021 13:28

Extra funding to be made available for domestic violence support groups

The extra funding comes to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Nov 25, 2021 12:16

Local domestic violence groups welcome means test removal

The review was carried out by Minister Heather Humphreys.

Nov 11, 2021 16:58

Close to 25,000 domestic abuse incidents reported so far this year

Domestic Violence supports are extremely concerned at the level of reported abuse over the course of the pandemic

Sep 21, 2021 07:41

Longford domestic violence specialist urging people in distress to get help

Support services are saying “crimes of passion” do not exist and says intoxication or jealousy are not excuses for violence.

Aug 6, 2021 13:44

Inquiry on missed Garda calls must be independent according to local TD

According to the Sinn Fein TD, for any inquiry to be transparent, the Gardaí cannot be involved.

Jul 14, 2021 12:12

Over 3000 calls were made to Free Legal Advice Clinic last year

Free Legal Advice Clinic had over 12,000 calls across all elements of law in 2020.

Jun 29, 2021 13:28

Survivor of violent assault calls for strategy to help make society safer for women

The conversation around the safety of women in society was reignited last week following the disappearance and death of 33 year old Sarah Everard in the UK.

Mar 19, 2021 13:07

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