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A 56% increase in domestic abuse incidents in 5 years

“The epidemic of domestic abuse is ripping through Irish society”

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07.57 9 Dec 2021


A 56% increase in domestic abuse incidents in 5 years


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07.57 9 Dec 2021


“The epidemic of domestic abuse is ripping through Irish society”, that’s according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell following information provided by the Department of Justice showed that there’s been a 56% increase in domestic abuse incidents in 5 years. For more on this we were joined now by Mary McDermott, CEO of Safe Ireland

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