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<p>Right to Transparency urged justice minister Jim O’Callaghan to act as distress, financial strain, and uncertainty continue to grow for families facing postponed hearings. Stock picture: Alamy</p>

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Family courts disruption 'leaves vulnerable children and families at risk'

Custody, access, barring orders, and domestic abuse hearings are being delayed, says 'Right to Transparency' campaign

<p>The injured homeless woman, who does not wish to be named, regularly visits A Lending Hand's support cafe on Friday nights. Picture: Keira Gill</p>

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'Women are absolutely terrified': Homelessness group highlights violence against women

<p>Valerie’s Law was campaigned for by David French, the brother of the late mother of three Valerie (pictured), who was killed by her husband in 2019.</p>

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Key provisions of Valerie’s Law yet to be enacted by Government

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Jennifer Horgan: The mob are quick to condemn violence — unless it is gender-based

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Over a third of young men say a rape should not be believed without a conviction

Cork Sexual Violence Centre appoints new chief as Crilly retires after 43 years

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Cork Sexual Violence Centre appoints new chief as Crilly retires after 43 years

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Budget 2027: Minister admits issues for young people, but rejects SF's 'failed State narrative'

It comes after Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald criticised the Government for not backing a Sinn Féin bill to remove carbon tax from home heating oil

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

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Public urged to join countrywide walkout highlighting violence against women

It takes place on Wednesday, September 30.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

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Housing crisis forcing victims back to domestic abuse, report claims

One Family speaks of 'multiple incidents of either the victim parent or children returning to their abuser in the family home, rather than live in emergency accommodation'

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

'We were the perfect, happy, family,' says Cork man accused of stabbing wife and daughter

'We were the perfect, happy, family,' says Cork man accused of stabbing wife and daughter

The 42-year-old cried in court as he said: 'I would like to apologise to my family for the hurt and pain I caused the people I loved. From the bottom of my heart. The horrible disease of addiction changed my life.'

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Supports urged for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence

Supports urged for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence

Survivors call for action to tackle failures in justice and policing systems

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

'No specifics around timeframes' for guidelines on reviews of domestic violence and familicide cases

'No specifics around timeframes' for guidelines on reviews of domestic violence and familicide cases

Relatives of victims who helped the Government formulate guidelines feel 'there has not been respect' for what they have been through

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

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‘Ireland needs data on prevalence and impact of domestic violence and abuse’

New study says harms experienced by victims and survivors will 'continue to go under-recognised' without comprehensive national data

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Vigil held in Limerick for two women found dead in recent days

Vigil held in Limerick for two women found dead in recent days

A vigil held by Rosa Limerick saw candles and notes being gently placed at Bedford Row, as a crowd gathered to pay tribute to Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa, and Tipperary woman Annmarie O'Reilly, who was found dead in Australia

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

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Project to increase transparency in family law courts details domestic abuse and child abductions

Hopes that Family Law Reporting Project will bring transparency to these courts and help dispel fears and misapprehensions many people have

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Male victims of domestic abuse urged to speak out and ‘reclaim’ voice

Male victims of domestic abuse urged to speak out and ‘reclaim’ voice

Initiative comes as support groups have warned male victims remain 'under-recognised and underserved' and are often reluctant to seek help

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Victims of violent crime to be compensated for pain and suffering

Victims of violent crime to be compensated for pain and suffering

Victims of violent crime will for the first time be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering under planned reforms following an EU court ruling that Ireland's existing system was inadequate

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

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State’s next domestic and sexual violence strategy must be a whole-of-Government plan, advocates say

'Domestic and sexual violence intersects housing, health, education, social protection and justice in ways that no single department is equipped to address alone'

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

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Homelessness plan measures to help domestic violence victims stay in their homes

Homeless action plan to receive up to €20m in funding and expected to receive Cabinet approval on Tuesday

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Family of man killed by abusive partner welcome 'greater transparency' of new law

Family of man killed by abusive partner welcome 'greater transparency' of new law

New legislation now means those giving character references given in criminal cases will be required to stand over their evidence under oath

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

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Pornography's influence on men's sexual desires is killing women

Given its explicit nature, and the fact that this content is being used primarily by men, has led researchers to conclude that mainstream pornography is responsible for the wholesale normalisation and eroticisation of sexual violence, writes Ruth Breslin

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Elaine Loughlin: Violence against women is about men, not migrants

Elaine Loughlin: Violence against women is about men, not migrants

Elaine Loughlin says political attempts to link femicide with nationality distract from tackling the root causes of gender-based violence

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Jennie's Law: Dáil standing ovation for Jennifer Poole and her family as bill is passed

Jennie's Law: Dáil standing ovation for Jennifer Poole and her family as bill is passed

A publicly-accessible register of people convicted of serious domestic violence offences will be created under the new law named in Jennie's honour

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Sarah Harte: We can't let the worst of human nature blind us to the best of it

Sarah Harte: We can't let the worst of human nature blind us to the best of it

The awful deaths of Adina Raluca Constantin, Jamey Carney, and Mackenzie Michalski threaten to overwhelm us, but there are many good people living quiet lives of decency

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Simon Harris: Focus on race and ethnicity of violent offenders is 'downright wrong'

Simon Harris: Focus on race and ethnicity of violent offenders is 'downright wrong'

The Tánaiste was speaking on the 'pandemic' of gender-based violence globally

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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Digital abuse in domestic violence cases has 'skyrocketed' West Cork charity warns

West Cork Beacon said an act as simple as buying groceries online could now be monitored and controlled by a perpetrator

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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Minister: 'Men must stop beating the bejesus out of their partners'

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says we will always be dealing with gender-based violence until the attitude of men changes

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

'Violence against women is now a matter of life and death’

'Violence against women is now a matter of life and death’

Jamey Carney was the second woman killed in her own home in less than three days. It brings to eight the number of women violently killed this year. And, halfway through 2026, the number of women killed in Ireland has already overtaken the figure for the whole of last year

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Sarah Harte: Rising femicide and domestic abuse show Ireland must do more to protect women

S Sarah Harte: Rising femicide and domestic abuse show Ireland must do more to protect women

The deaths of two women reignite questions over domestic abuse, institutional trust and Ireland's response to violence against women

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

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Heatwaves and violence: Adding pressure to already dangerous situations

When violent events take place during a spell of very warm weather, does heat increase the risk of violence across society?

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Judge to decide if district court will try Cork man accused of assaulting ex-partner with screwdriver

Judge to decide if district court will try Cork man accused of assaulting ex-partner with screwdriver

The court heard that the complainant sustained a cut to her arm but did not require medical attention

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Gardaí accused of domestic abuse retain ability to 'track' victims, Oireachtas committee told

Gardaí accused of domestic abuse retain ability to 'track' victims, Oireachtas committee told

Men's Aid also told the committee that male victims 'remain under-recognised and underserved in Ireland'

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Oireachtas justice committee calls for statewide report on domestic violence by gardaí

Oireachtas justice committee calls for statewide report on domestic violence by gardaí

The report will also call for gardaí to be suspended during investigations for domestic or sexual violence

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

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Joyce Fegan: We need a housing system that offers a greater choice than living under abuse

Almost 1,900 women were turned away from domestic abuse services over a six-month period with the housing crisis identified 'as the single greatest barrier to safety and recovery'

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

'I did something bad': Cork man accused of assaulting woman declines bail

'I did something bad': Cork man accused of assaulting woman declines bail

One of the three charges against the defendant refers to the production of a kitchen knife

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Over 1,100 adults and children used domestic violence supports in one January day, report says

Over 1,100 adults and children used domestic violence supports in one January day, report says

Safe Ireland's 'One Day Census' report also revealed that 1,872 women had to be turned away from services in the past six months due to insufficient refuge capacity, a lack of safe accommodation, and staffing or resource constraints

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

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One-off rural homes cannot be used as short-term rentals

Rural dwellers will not be able to use new homes for Airbnb-style lets, according to plans being brought to Cabinet today

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Sarah Harte: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders reveal a familiar tale of how women are valued

S Sarah Harte: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders reveal a familiar tale of how women are valued

'America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' on Netflix doesn't flinch from showing us the punishing work underpaid ‘girls’ endure, and the people-pleaser credo they are made to learn

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

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'Utterly appalling': Women's charity records 33% increase in reports of domestic abuse last year

Women's Aid recorded 62,275 disclosures of domestic violence and abuse in 2025, but warned figures are 'tip of the iceberg'

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

'The first place that made me feel safe': Sex abuse survivor praises Cork SATU on its 25th anniversary

'The first place that made me feel safe': Sex abuse survivor praises Cork SATU on its 25th anniversary

Janet — not her real name — moved people to tears today as she spoke candidly about her experience as a service user with the Cork Sexual Assault Treatment Unit

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

My mother was a child bride — this cannot still be happening to girls in Afghanistan

My mother was a child bride — this cannot still be happening to girls in Afghanistan

Mahbooba Faiz grew up hearing about her mother's shock and horror at being married at just 10 years old. As the Taliban reintroduces child marriage in Afghanistan, she urges the world to act

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

How Jennie’s Law will work as Ireland prepares to introduce a domestic violence register

How Jennie’s Law will work as Ireland prepares to introduce a domestic violence register

Campaigners welcome progress but warn the proposed register must be consistently used to protect victims

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

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ActionAid warns World Cup can coincide with rise in domestic abuse reports

Research cited by charity links major football tournaments with increases in domestic violence incidents and reports

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

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Gemma McSherry: For these Belfast boys, violence is a rite of passage

There is nobody more dangerous than a man who has nothing to lose — just ask the women of Northern Ireland, 98% of whom have experienced gender-based violence

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

The counselling room is not a court room: Bill must protect sexual violence survivors' right to fair trial

The counselling room is not a court room: Bill must protect sexual violence survivors' right to fair trial

Rape Crisis Ireland supports the changes to the law on counselling notes, but they need more work

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

'Even if he was 200 miles away he would instil fear in me': Kerry man jailed for coercive control of his wife

'Even if he was 200 miles away he would instil fear in me': Kerry man jailed for coercive control of his wife

The judge noted that the evidence at the sentencing hearing covered behaviour in the 20 years before 2019, when the offence of coercive control became law

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

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Four counties have no domestic violence accommodation, new figures reveal

New figures reveal major regional gaps in domestic violence refuge and Safe Home accommodation across Ireland

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Domestic violence: Ireland cannot keep treating coercive control as an afterthought

Domestic violence: Ireland cannot keep treating coercive control as an afterthought

The Paul Moody case has renewed calls for Jennie’s Law and stronger protections for domestic abuse victims in Ireland

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Violence against women: Senior garda warns of 'manosphere'

Violence against women: Senior garda warns of 'manosphere'

Angela Willis says gardaí are increasingly seeing the influence of social media feeding boys and men with violent, misogynistic content

Sat, 23 May, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Calls for domestic violence register after latest Paul Moody conviction

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Calls for domestic violence register after latest Paul Moody conviction

This week, the podcast explores renewed calls for stronger monitoring of repeat domestic abuse offenders following several high-profile cases

Listen | Fri, 22 May, 2026