Man who 'ferociously' beat his ex-girlfriend in front of her kids may get...
The woman was taken to Tallaght Hospital but had to return the next day as the wait was too long.
View Article''Free' legal aid isn't free; people are staying in domestic violence...
We need to bring in an automatic waiver of the financial contribution towards “free” legal aid in cases of domestic violence, writes Eilis Barry.
View ArticleCall for 'new girlfriend orders' to be used against Irish domestic abuse...
One of these orders was used recently for the first time in England and Wales.
View ArticleGarda homicide and domestic violence stats are now being rechecked
Garda Commissioner Noirín O’Sullivan confirmed the examination today.
View Article'I’m now left with despicable and torturous imaginings of what her short...
Vesel Jahiri was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing Anna Finnegan
View ArticleAround 57 people are ringing Ireland's main domestic violence helpline every day
Almost 4,000 calls were made to the charity reporting child abuse.
View ArticleOpinion: 'A father’s right to access should not outweigh a child’s right to...
Child protection and safety should be prioritised in all custody and access proceedings, writes Margaret Martin.
View Article'He went to get a knife from the kitchen': Norah Casey speaks out on the Late...
The former Dragon’s Den star told Ryan Tubridy about her abusive first husband on the Late Late last night.
View ArticleNew specially trained garda units to investigate child abuse and domestic...
Four new protective services units went live today.
View ArticleHow a team of Ballymun gardaí are tackling abuse in the home
A new initiative will see this team taking a more active role with victims, liaising with them regularly and directing them to services.
View Article'He never hit me until I was pregnant, then asked, 'What did you do to make...
an RTÉ online documentary spoke to business women, students and mothers who shared their stories of domestic abuse.
View ArticleMobile phones will soon text your exact location to emergency services when...
A pilot scheme is currently underway with three major mobile networks.
View ArticleWhy it's enraging that people only believe Amber Heard's domestic violence...
Johnny Depp’s former manager has now supported Heard’s allegations. But shouldn’t we have just believed her in the first place?
View ArticleCall for gardaí to have expanded powers to issue barring orders
The Law Society of Ireland said new legislation should cover people in relationships who are not cohabiting as well as those under the age of 18 who may be in abusive relationships.
View ArticleMother and children placed in hotel with 'bloodstained mattresses' after...
The woman and her children were left without a stable home for almost two years.
View ArticleLegal aid to be restricted in family law cases
The Legal Aid Board says it’s forced to make the changes because of budgetary constraints.
View ArticleAbusive husband allowed back into home after wife couldn't afford €130 legal...
The woman’s case has been highlighted by Flac today as it calls for this fee to be waived for victims of domestic abuse.
View ArticleMan sentenced to life in prison for killing partner with ornamental sword
Ronald Joseph Cooke claimed his partner had stabbed herself while he was driving.
View Article'People want to help, but they're fearful': What's the best way to offer...
Over 300,000 people in Ireland have been severely abused by a partner at some point in their lives.
View ArticleWestmeath man given life sentence for murdering mother of his children
“I will never forget seeing my beautiful mother lying on the floor. It will haunt me forever.”
View ArticleCoercive control: 'If I didn’t do what he wanted me to, myself and the kids...
The government must include the offence of coercive control in the upcoming Domestic Violence Bill, writes Sharon O’Halloran.
View ArticleShorter manslaughter sentences given to men if the women they killed were...
Women’s Aid is calling for tougher punishments for abusers.
View ArticleTDs urged to pass new domestic violence bill making psychological abuse a crime
A major study found 31% of Irish women have experienced some form of psychological violence by a partner.
View ArticleA US plan to reduce domestic violence and murder may be rolled out in Clare
“There are women alive today that would otherwise have died as a result of domestic violence.”
View Article'Men tolerate abuse': Over 5,000 reports of domestic abuse against men made...
Men’s domestic abuse charity Amen has released it’s annual report.
View ArticleInstead of asking 'Why didn't she leave', ask 'Why did he hit her?' -...
Emma Murphy said the gardaí involved in her case were “amazing” and she “can’t thank them enough”.
View ArticleDonald Trump on ex-aide who allegedly beat his wife: 'We certainly wish him...
Rob Porter has been accused of abuse by two ex-wives.
View ArticleDomestic violence protesters invaded the BAFTA red carpet last night in...
Celebs also continued to wear black in silent protest.
View ArticleChange to PRSI arrangements could leave women in danger of abusive partners
Up to last year, if a patient qualified under their spouse or partner’s benefit, they simply had to sign a form at the clinic.
View ArticleOpinion: 'When we ask that question – why doesn’t she leave? - we abuse again'
Domestic violence conjures up images of bruises, broken limbs, the woman who walked into the door. But it rarely starts that way; it starts like so many other relationships – romantic, sweet,...
View ArticleTony Golden murder: Gardaí misclassified victim's domestic violence incidents
The garda was shot dead as he accompanied Siobhan Philips to her home to collect her belongings.
View Article'Not good enough': Family of woman shot by garda killer says GSOC is not...
Siobhan Philips was shot by her partner in October 2015.
View Article'They're on their own': Call for complainants in rape cases to have their own...
The Minister for Justice has said he will review legal protections offered to complainants.
View Article'A game of snakes and ladders': 28% of calls to Women's Aid were about abuse...
A Women’s Aid report analysed the figures on the number of women who reported abuse last year.
View Article'Groundbreaking' domestic violence law covers psychological abuse and the...
The legislation gives extra support to survivors.
View ArticleJustice Minister: 'I have seen many women shake with fear of not being...
Charlie Flanagan writes about why he believes the Domestic Violence Act is one of the most important pieces of legislation to come before the Oireachtas.
View ArticleMan 'threatened to make personal photos of ex public after beating her up'
A judge told Christopher Lenihan he is undoubtedly facing a prison sentence.
View ArticleNew Zealand to grant paid leave for domestic violence victims
New Zealand has a track record of being progressive on women’s issues – in 1893 it became the first country to give women the right to vote.
View Article'Not all abuse is violent': What to do if you think someone may be abusing...
An expert shares how he helps perpetrators to change.
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