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Domestic violence services described as "critically deficient"
Nine counties, including Cavan and Monaghan, have no refuges.
Nov 3, 2021 07:11Local domestic violence service encourages people to seek support when violence occurs
Siobhan McKenna says news items like the jailing of Daniel Murtagh makes people "take stock of their own life".
Oct 5, 2021 15:10Commissioner apologises for 999 calls that weren't acted on properly
Drew Harris is appearing before the Policing Authority.
Jun 24, 2021 15:06Lack of supports for victims of sexual and domestic crimes criticised
There have long been calls for more supports locally, like a refuge.
Jun 23, 2021 14:06Teach Oscail became 'creative' to engage with increased numbers seeking support during Covid
Tara Lynagh says that many people locally experienced food poverty, domestic violence, and isolation over the last 12 months.
May 13, 2021 12:05Need for domestic violence refuge in Monaghan highlighted again
The need for a domestic violence refuge in Monaghan has been highlighted once again. There have long been calls for a refuge to be provided
Jan 15, 2021 17:01Reports of domestic abuse in Cavan-Monaghan up almost 30 per cent in four years
Reports of domestic abuse in the local region have increased almost 60 per cent since 2016. Figures released to Sinn Fein TD Mark Ward show
Nov 30, 2020 15:11Minister called on to provide domestic violence refuge in Cavan and Monaghan
The Minister of Justice has been called on to provide funding for a domestic violence refuge in Cavan and Monaghan. There have long been calls
Nov 20, 2020 12:11Local domestic violence support service saw 200 per cent increase in calls this summer
A local domestic violence support group saw a 200 per cent increase in calls this summer. A new report by Safe Ireland has found that
Nov 10, 2020 18:11Government urged to provide more domestic violence services in Cavan and Monaghan
The Government needs to invest in domestic and sexual violence services in Cavan and Monaghan. The CEO of Women’s Aid has again called for
Oct 23, 2020 16:10NorthernSound Newsletter
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