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Record number of domestic abuse cases against women and children reported last year

Domestic violence and abuse charity Women's Aid is reporting the highest number of domestic abuse cases in its 50-year history, with over 40,000 disclosures in 2023. The Women’s Aid Annual Report for 2023 shows a shocking 40,048 disclosures of abuse ...

18 Jun 2024 at 10:34

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Calls to help Irish domestic violence victim detained in Dubai for ‘attempted suicide’

The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to a Roscommon woman reportedly detained in Dubai for attempting to take her own life. 28-year-old Tori Towey has been formally charged with “attempting suicide” by a court in Dubai,...

10 Jul 2024 at 09:24

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'Huge increase' in demand for Men's Aid Ireland domestic abuse support

Men’s Aid Ireland has reported a 37% increase in demand to its domestic abuse support service for men. Men’s Aid launched their Annual Report for 2021 on Monday, which showed that contacts made to the domestic abuse support service for men and ...

14 Nov 2022 at 13:54

'The only safe space for some women' - Abuse supports to be rolled out at 253 Waterford salons

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'The only safe space for some women' - Abuse supports to be rolled out at Irish salons

Domestic abuse support resources will be rolled out to hair and beauty salons all across Ireland, including 253 Waterford salons. The initiative is the result of a new partnership between Women's Aid and the Hair and Beauty Industry ...

15 Nov 2021 at 16:08

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Government rubberstamps Bill allowing paid leave for domestic violence victims

The Government has rubberstamped the publication of the Work Life Balance Bill that will introduce paid leave for victims of domestic violence. The Bill will bring in a range of measures to improve family-friendly work practices ...

23 Sept 2022 at 01:01

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Taoiseach praises woman assaulted by soldier for ‘speaking out’

Taoiseach Simon Harris has praised a woman for coming forward and speaking out after she was assaulted by a serving Irish solider. Cathal Crotty, 22, with an address at Parkroe Heights, Ardnacrusha, Co Clare, pleaded guilty to ...

21 Jun 2024 at 18:04

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Home 'not a safe place for all of us' - McEntee assures abuse victims help is still here

The Minister for Justice is assuring abuse victims that help is available over Christmas and the New Year. Minister McEntee has announced (December 23) that a national awareness campaign on domestic abuse called 'Still Here' ...

23 Dec 2021 at 17:19

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Violence and abuse a ‘fact of life' for women due to rise of right wing young men

New research into attitudes, influence, and well-being among Irish men shows that 2 in 5 men hold ‘traditionalist’ views. This includes agreeing or being unsure on statements such as “men who don’t dominate in relationships ...

21 Nov 2024 at 07:10

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Justice Minister pledges to deliver more than 400 domestic violence refuge beds

The Minister for Justice has vowed to deliver more than 400 refuge beds across the country, as part of a plan to boost domestic violence services. Helen McEntee has also promised to open refuge spaces in the nine counties ...

08 Feb 2022 at 11:06

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Over 3,500 calls to NI police made by domestic abuse victims over Christmas

Police received more than 3,600 calls around domestic abuse in Northern Ireland over the Christmas period, figures show. This includes 110 calls from domestic abuse victims and concerned loved ones on Christmas Day – an ...

17 Jan 2023 at 12:50

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Number of sexual offences rises to highest in a decade, gardai say

Last year saw the highest number of recorded incidents of sexual offences in almost a decade, as the number of sex crimes continues to rise in Ireland, figures have shown. Between 2019 and 2021, 80% of victims of ...

23 Sept 2022 at 12:25

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Number of sexual offences rises to highest in a decade, gardai say

23 Sept 2022 at 19:53

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