Local women in danger without access to emergency accommodation. Women across Cavan and Monaghan will remain in "dangerous situations"; as long as there is no emergency accommodation for them to access. That's according to Mary McDermott, Chief Executive Officer of Safe Ireland.
Furthermore, with no refuge centre to provide emergency accommodation in Cavan or Monaghan. Moreover, Mary has warned that women remain in dangerous situations because of the risk of homelessness for their children.
According to Mary, Safe Ireland and other organisations, have been "waiting years" for the publication of the domestic violence guidelines for homelessness; to local authorities from the department of housing.
Mary says this would enable local county councils like Cavan and Monaghan to provide support for domestic abuse victims. This is because right now they "are not recognised" as homeless.
Indeed, as a result of this, local authorities cannot provide the help that is needed. Mary said it's important for local authorities to come together to provide accommodation pathways for those who need it most.
Jodie Curran spoke with Mary on this issue; and how people facing abuse can seek help:
