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AXA Ireland launches new financial & legal support for domestic abuse victims

Domestic abuse calls to Gardaí have soared by 45% in the past four years, with the figure on trac...

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17.28 28 Jul 2026


AXA Ireland launches new financial & legal support for domestic abuse victims


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Domestic abuse calls to Gardaí have soared by 45% in the past four years, with the figure on track to increase again this year.

AXA Ireland has launched new financial and legal support for customers experiencing domestic abuse. The new services will provide access to initial legal guidance and an Emergency Support Payment to victims.

Joining Ciara to discuss is Mick Comerford, the Direct Retail Director of AXA Ireland and Mary Doherty, a Founding Member of Lifeline Inishowen, a domestic abuse counselling and support service...

Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline

1800 341 90024 hours a day, 7 days a week

Men’s Aid National Support Line

01-5543811 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

In an emergency, call An Garda Síochána on 999 or 112


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