Cases of domestic abuse will continue to persist as long as the housing crisis remains unresolved.
That's according to CEO of Longford Women's Link, Tara Farrell, who says the recent spike in reported cases of domestic abuse 'isn't surprising.'
Figures obtained by local Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke reveal there's been a 51 per cent increase in the number of cases reported across Longford, Mayo and Roscommon last year.
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Meanwhile, calls made locally have risen by 7.8 per cent since 2020.
Tara Farrell from Longford Women's Link says resources for support services need to be a priority:
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She also says issues within the judicial system and the housing crisis does not favour survivors of domestic abuse or those who are still experiencing it:
