# Domestic Violence

This week

28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023

# familicide

Harris says family concerns will be 'considered' in domestic violence report recommendations

The study was carried out independently of the Department of Justice.

10.6k

Updated

Wed 12:45 PM

# homocide reviews

Long-awaited report on familial homicide cases goes to Cabinet today

The report makes recommendations to improve the State’s response to familicide and domestic homicide.

8.3k

Tue 12:05 AM

Last month

May 2023

# Abuse

Sexual and domestic abuse victims can feel 'belittled' by social workers, report finds

Victims interviewed by the National Women’s Council said that feeling blamed by professionals made them want to abandon court proceedings.

8.4k

May 3rd 2023, 10:37 AM

This year

2023

# Domestic Violence

More than 16,600 domestic abuse reports made to gardaí so far this year

It represents a 4% increase on the same period in 2022.

6.3k

Apr 28th 2023, 2:57 PM

# Domestic Violence

Rate of pay for domestic violence leave should be worked out by end of summer, says minister

Work Life Balance Bill – which includes paid leave for domestic violence victims – has been passed.

5.4k

Mar 30th 2023, 11:26 AM

# California

Domestic violence charges dropped against Rick And Morty creator Justin Roiland

The two felony counts were dropped “due to a lack of sufficient evidence beyond a reasonable doubt”.

13.5k

Mar 23rd 2023, 8:17 AM

Domestic abuse accommodation to be increased under new state agency

The agency for supporting the provision of refuge accommodation for victims of sexual and gender based violence is expected to be formed by January.

5.5k

Mar 6th 2023, 12:01 AM

# Domestic Violence

Paying workers a lower salary under domestic violence leave could put victims at risk, Govt warned

Fórsa said that any change to a victim or survivor’s normal rate of pay could ‘alert’ the abuser.

6.0k

Feb 13th 2023, 3:54 PM

# Domestic Violence

Iraqis protest in capital against gender based violence following murder of YouTuber

Tiba al-Ali, 22, was killed by her father on 31 January in the southern province of Diwaniyah.

15.0k

Feb 5th 2023, 4:04 PM

# Rape Crisis Network Ireland

Rape Crisis Network calls for independent authority on domestic, sexual, gender based violence

This post would independently monitor and scrutinise the coordination and implementation of policy and practice.

5.2k

Jan 30th 2023, 1:23 PM

Last year

2022

# Court

Man who attacked his partner told their son 'Mammy fell on Daddy's fists many times'

The garda investigating the case told the court it was “the most chilling thing” he had ever heard.

37.1k

Dec 13th 2022, 5:51 PM

# domestic violence services

Domestic violence services invited to apply for new funding stream secured in Budget 23

€6.8 million is being made available through a ‘targeted call to established domestic violence service providers’.

7.3k

Nov 21st 2022, 6:15 AM

# Domestic Violence

Collapse of NI institutions impacting on gender-based violence legislation being passed

Without a budget it is difficult to commit to new projects across all areas, says Alliance leader Naomi Long.

5.0k

Nov 4th 2022, 5:10 PM

# IBEC

Tánaiste rejects Ibec suggestion that 'proof' would be required for domestic abuse paid leave

‘What is a victim supposed to do? Come in with their black eye?’ said TD Louise O’Reilly.

12.3k

Oct 5th 2022, 2:13 PM

# work life balance bill

Victims of domestic violence to be entitled to five days of paid leave under new plans

It is one of a number of measures in the Work Life Balance Bill.

10.0k

Sep 23rd 2022, 7:49 AM

# Domestic Violence

Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an ‘honour system’, Oireachtas committee hears

Victims should be taken for their word when requesting time off from work, the committee has been told.

10.4k

Sep 22nd 2022, 2:40 PM

# New Laws

Stalkers face 10 years in prison as tough new domestic violence laws to be rolled out

The maximum sentence for assault causing harm is also being doubled to 10 years.

20.9k

Updated

Aug 4th 2022, 5:24 PM

# Zero Tolerance

Secondary school curriculum to be updated to address issues like domestic violence and consent

Education Minister Norma Foley said that education has a “very significant” role to play in the new Zero Tolerance strategy.

13.9k

Jun 28th 2022, 7:22 PM

# Domestic Violence

Assault causing harm sentence to double from 5 to 10 years under new domestic violence strategy

Justice Minister Helen McEntee will today seek Cabinet approval for the five-year plan and the €363 million package to underpin it.

11.8k

Jun 28th 2022, 6:20 AM

# Women's Aid

Assaults with hurls, rape, sleep deprivation: Over 33,000 domestic violence reports made last year

Women’s Aid is calling for more men to become allies in creating zero tolerance of all forms of violence against women.

12.6k

Jun 14th 2022, 12:27 PM

# agsi

Garda Inspector: specialist garda units struggling to carry out domestic violence cases due to workload

Divisional Protective Service Units are tasked specifically with investigating domestic abuse cases.

11.7k

Apr 13th 2022, 1:51 PM

# agsi

Garda Inspector: online tutorials should no longer be used for domestic violence training

Inspector Patricia Gill was speaking at a the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors conference in Killarney.

11.9k

Apr 12th 2022, 5:17 PM

# Operation Faoiseamh

Garda suspended as detectives investigate domestic violence allegation

The garda is serving in the southern part of the country.

36.5k

Apr 8th 2022, 7:22 PM

Voices

Opinion: Gender-based violence is a global issue we can no longer ignore

Trócaire’s Caoimhe de Barra says it’s time for global action on gender-based violence.

8.7k

Feb 16th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Domestic Violence

Review of domestic violence refuges highlights geographical gaps and inadequate provision

Minister Helen McEntee has committed to a womens’ refuge expansion.

16.9k

Updated

Feb 16th 2022, 1:24 PM

# Domestic Violence

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

Helen McEntee also offered to open refuge spaces in nine counties currently without such services.

8.4k

Feb 8th 2022, 10:43 AM

# gender-based violence

'We need to stand up and be counted': TDs agree on all-party approach to violence against women

Tributes were also paid to Ashling Murphy, who was laid to rest in Offaly yesterday

15.8k

Updated

Jan 19th 2022, 5:17 PM

All time

# Domestic Violence

Domestic violence survivors granted easier access to rent supplement on a permanent basis

The measure will be reviewed after three months to assess the applicant’s situation.

6.6k

Nov 11th 2021, 1:35 PM

# Domestic Violence

Specialist gardaí 'urgently need' training in investigating domestic violence cases

The specialist units were created following a review into how gardaí handle domestic violence.

7.0k

Nov 9th 2021, 5:01 PM

# Crime

15% increase in contacts made to Crime Victims Helpline in 2020 compared to previous year

That’s according to the CVH’s 2020 annual report launched today.

3.6k

Oct 5th 2021, 3:55 PM

# Domestic Violence

Survivors' groups call for change after suspended sentence in Cork domestic assault case

A convicted murderer was given an 18-month suspended sentence yesterday after pleading guilty to assaulting his wife.

24.0k

Sep 10th 2021, 3:49 PM

# Domestic Violence

'It's so insidious': Ireland must follow UK and US and review domestic murders, experts say

The comments come after Daniel Murtagh was found guilty of Nadine Lott’s murder earlier this week.

13.8k

Aug 6th 2021, 1:48 PM

# financial cost

Domestic violence costs Irish victims €113,000 over more than 20 years – study

Lost income, health and legal costs and damage to property are cumulatively costing domestic violence victims billions every year.

7.9k

Jul 14th 2021, 9:56 AM

# Domestic Violence

'Very few women my age have not been subjected to some form of sexual assault' - Minister

TDs called for action on sexual, domestic and gender-based violence in the Dáil this afternoon.

39.4k

Jul 6th 2021, 9:19 PM

# Domestic Violence

Policing Authority expresses 'deep dissatisfaction' with Garda engagement over cancelled 999 calls

The force’s response has caused “intense frustration”.

9.7k

Jun 24th 2021, 3:53 PM

# Computer Aided Dispatch

Harris to brief Policing Authority on Garda dispatch system cancelling of domestic violence response

The garda report examined 3,000 calls and found hundreds of calls were cancelled incorrectly.

18.0k

Jun 24th 2021, 9:45 AM

# Mental Health

No inpatient bed for teen with 'significant and immediate' mental health concerns, court hears

The only bed available for him was in an emergency accommodation hostel for homeless children.

10.3k

Jun 8th 2021, 4:46 PM

# Limerick

Man refused bail as court hears woman left with 'inhumane injuries' following assault

Simone Lee remains in a serious condition in hospital following the assault.

62.2k

Updated

May 12th 2021, 6:59 PM

# barring orders

'If I didn't run, he would have killed me stone dead': Domestic abuse survivors say more support is needed

Over the course of the pandemic some people have been trapped with their abusers 24-7, Órla Ryan writes.

Over the course of the pandemic some people have been trapped with their abusers 24-7, Órla Ryan writes

One domestic abuse survivor says people who breach barring orders should be automatically jailed

NGOs are calling for a new ministry dedicated to domestic violence

23.8k

May 10th 2021, 12:05 AM

# West Cork

West Cork domestic violence charity purchases first safe house after private donation of €400,000

The West Cork Women Against Violence Project has seen a 35% increase in calls since last March.

16.6k

Mar 8th 2021, 6:30 AM