Aontú Senator Sarah O'Reilly raised the issue of gender based violence in the Seanad today and warned that the State is falling far below European standards when it comes to refuge spaces for those fleeing abuse.
Senator O'Reilly said: "Anyone looking at the headlines over the past week can see a stark and disturbing reality, for too many, this is no country for women. Gender-based violence is rising, and since 2020, 65 women have been violently killed across this island. These are daughters, mothers, sisters, and friends whose lives have been tragically cut short."
The Aontú Senator has been speaking with Jodie Curran.
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