Longford Women's Link to receive €47,250 to help support victims of crime

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Longford Women's Link is to receive €47,250 to help support victims of crime.

Minister for Justice Simon Harris announced funding of €5.25 million for more than 65 organisations to support victims of crime last Friday.

The funding will cover costs associated with support of victims, providing information and advise on rights of victims and outreach work.

Minister Harris said, “The work of so many organisations across the country that help victims of crime is outstanding, and I’m delighted to provide this funding to help ensure these services are available to all victims who need them, to a consistently high standard, and throughout the State.

“We recognise the significant difficulties faced by many through increased costs and inflation.

“Where organisations sought an increase on last year’s funding, they have been granted a 5pc cost-of-living increase, at a minimum.

“We are committed to building a victim-centred criminal justice system and, in general terms, this funding will increase the organisations’ ability to provide supports and services as victims engage.”

Senator Micheál Carrigy welcomed the announcement of funding for Longford Women's Link. He said, "Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and acting Minister Harris have both visited Longford Women's Link over the last 12 months to see at first hand the important work they do across various services."