Women fleeing domestic abuse struggle to find homes Women fleeing domestic abuse are struggling to find accommodation, due to high rents and a shortage of rental properties. Ireland • 15 Jun 22
New guide for GPs to help victims of domestic violence A new guide to help GPs recognise abuse and advise their patients has been launched by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee. Ireland • 18 May 22
Any type of domestic abuse a 'serious crime' - McEntee Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said that any type of of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, violent or non-violent abuse "is a serious crime" and … Ireland • 08 Feb 22
A third of workers have experienced domestic abuse A third of workers in Ireland have experienced domestic abuse, according to new international research commissioned by Vodafone Foundation to coincide with International Day for … Business • 25 Nov 21
Domestic violence refuge spaces 'critically deficient' Lives are being put at risk by Ireland's "critically deficient" provisions for victims of domestic violence, an Oireachtas committee has heard. Politics • 03 Nov 21
Covid-19 restrictions 'exacerbated' domestic abuse Restrictions brought in to slow the spread of Covid-19 "very seriously exacerbated experiences" for those living with domestic abuse, according to the chief executive of … Coronavirus • 20 Aug 20
New rent rules to help domestic violence victims The Minister for Social Protection, Regina Doherty, has revealed changes to make rent supplement available more easily to victims of domestic violence. News • 14 Jun 20
Campaign launched to aid abuse victims amid Covid-19 A major campaign across TV, radio and social media aimed at reaching out to victims of domestic abuse has been launched. Coronavirus • 16 Apr 20
Increase in reports of domestic abuse against men A charity which helps male victims of domestic abuse has said it received over 5,000 allegations of abuse last year. Ireland • 06 Dec 17
Domestic abuse regarded a nuisance - SAFE Ireland A report published this morning by SAFE Ireland says the system in Ireland often regards domestic violence as a nuisance rather than a crime. News • 30 Mar 15
PSNI failing to tackle domestic abuse - report A new report has found the PSNI is failing to tackle rising levels of domestic violence and abuse. News • 29 Oct 13
Silent walk in support of abused women Around 50 people took part in a silent walk through the People's Park in Limerick city this afternoon in support of women in Ireland who … News • 04 Dec 12
