It follows a difficult period during Covid-19.

Coercive control is a persistent pattern of controlling, coercive and threatening behaviour including emotional, financial and physical abuse.

Longford Women's Link DV unit provides supports to women and children experiencing domestic violence.

With domestic and gender based violence levels on the increase over the Christmas period.

Longford Women's Link DV manager, Natalie O' Reilly says they have accompanied and supported 23 women in Longford Court in the last 10 days alone.

AIB was forced into stopping its plans to make dozens of branches cashless for customers.

A review published by the children and family agency Tusla last week highlighted the lack of domestic violence spaces available, especially in the more rural counties

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