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Zero-tolerance approach needed towards perpetrators of domestic violence, says Longford senator

Senator Micheál Carrigy said an increase in reported incidents of domestic violence and breaches of orders protecting victims from perpetrators was deeply concerning, and tougher sentencing is needed to protect victims against the perpetrators of ...

09 Feb 2022 at 12:33

Up to 100 families leave Laois for domestic abuse refuge

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Up to 100 families travelled outside Laois for domestic abuse refuge

A Laois councillor asked how many lives are going to be affected or lost before a domestic violence refuge is established. Cllr Aisling Moran insisted urgent action is needed. “This is such an important issue. There are women that are being ...

15 Mar 2022 at 19:33

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Free and confidential support clinic for those affected by domestic violence returns to Newbridge, Kildare

A free and confidential support clinic for those affected by domestic violence (DV) will return to Newbridge this Friday. The event, which will be held in association with DV service Teach Tearmainn, will offer support and advice to those ...

30 Mar 2022 at 18:33

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Free and confidential support clinic for those affected by domestic violence returns to Newbridge, Kildare

30 Mar 2022 at 19:33

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Support a brave and worthy fundraiser and maybe even bag a fantastic prize

A group of south Donegal sea swimmers are taking to the water to do a cold water charity dip to mark International Women’s Day. Anyone who supports these brave dippers will be contributing to a very worthy cause. Furthermore, for ...

01 Mar 2022 at 18:33

National News

Ultimate goal is to have a bed for every domestic violence victim – Minister McEntee

The justice minister has said the “ultimate goal” for domestic violence policy is to have a bed for anyone who needs to flee their home. Helen McEntee said the long-term plan is to ensure every county across the country has ...

20 Feb 2022 at 12:33

Derry News

Foyle MLA McLaughlin: Women must be at heart of violence and abuse strategies

SDLP Foyle MLA, Sinéad McLaughlin, has said women’s voices must be at the heart of strategies to tackle violence and abuse. She was speaking after attending a stakeholder engagement event on the violence against women and ...

24 Feb 2022 at 17:33

Local News

O'Neill calls domestic violence 'an epidemic' as NI politicians hold vigil for Ashling

Politicians in Northern Ireland have paid solemn tribute to murdered primary school teacher Ashling Murphy. Assembly members from across the political spectrum gathered outside Parliament Buildings at Stormont to observe ...

17 Jan 2022 at 18:33

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'Women cannot wait' - Equality committee to discuss Bill for paid domestic violence leave

The equality committee is to discuss a Bill to introduce paid work leave for victims of domestic violence. The legislation, put forward by Sinn Féin’s Louise O’Reilly, would give domestic violence survivors a statutory ...

25 Jan 2022 at 12:33

Ireland

Committee to discuss Bill to introduce paid work leave for domestic violence victims

The equality committee is to discuss a Bill to introduce paid work leave for victims of domestic violence. The legislation, put forward by Sinn Fein’s Louise O’Reilly, would give domestic violence survivors a ...

24 Jan 2022 at 17:55

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'Women cannot wait' - Equality committee to discuss Bill for paid work leave for victims of domestic violence

24 Jan 2022 at 20:33

Brave survivor of ‘evil’ domestic violence urges women to speak out

A woman who survived “evil” domestic abuse has urged others suffering to speak out after her tormentor was jailed for 25 years. The abuse Angela Wright suffered, as one of Steven Blades’ three victims, ...

30 Dec 2021 at 17:55

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