#Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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

Stressed and unhappy young girl hide from domestic violence at home. Synchronos
‘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

Family Law
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

A young woman protects herself by exposing her hand in front of her
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

Young women sitting in dark room feeling pain with life problem. suffering from husband violence, Stop violence against and se
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

SEX online
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

Rotunda Hospital row
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

Summer weather June 21st 2026
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

Woman in fear of domestic abuse
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

A young woman protects herself by exposing her hand in front of her
'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

Domestic violence victims
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

North Belfast stabbing
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

Domestic violence victims
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

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Woman in fear of domestic abuse
Reform urged as family law system 'failing very people it is meant to protect'
The campaign is co-founded by barrister Lisa Ann Wilkinson and Síle Ní Dhubhghaill

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Domestic violance
1,000 domestic abuse reports made to gardaí every week last year
Gardaí say thousands of domestic abuse incidents have already been reported this year as awareness campaign begins

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Charity calls for 'pet abuse' to be included in domestic violence law
Charity calls for 'pet abuse' to be included in domestic violence law
Sonas reports that frontline domestic violence services regularly encounter situations where pets are used to 'intimidate, manipulate, monitor or psychologically control' women and children experiencing abuse

Wed, 13 May, 2026

close-up hand using phone in night time on street
Cork man warned ex-partner her 'whore’s protection order' would not save her
The judge imposed a sentence of two months on the accused man but suspended it on the basis that he would not re-offend in the next two years

Thu, 07 May, 2026

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