Extra money announced for Laois domestic abuse support
Further funding to support the Laois service that helps women and children suffering domestic abuse, has been announced.
Another €42,500 has been approved by the Government to fund the Portlaoise based Laois Domestic Abuse Service centre.
Last month the Government also confirmed it will fund the provision of a new 8 unit refuge for victims of domestic violence in Portlaoise.
That unit is yet to be planned and built however, leaving Laois families little option to escape abusive homes with the housing shortage.
Sean Fleming TD, Minister of State in the Department of Finance welcomed the funding announcement on Friday, March 25.
"This funding will assist Laois Domestic Abuse Service increase their ability to provide supports and services, information and advice on the rights of victims, as well as counselling services, court accompaniment and other accompaniment. Training and awareness raising of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is also funded.
"I am pleased to see additional support and funding being made available to this organisation. I will continue to work closely with Laois Domestic Abuse Service in their project to establish a new Domestic Abuse Refuge Accommodation in Portlaoise," Minister Fleming said.
See www. laoisdomesticabuseservice.ie