Domestic violence reports falls by 40%

THE number of domestic violence incidents reported to the gardaí has fallen by almost 40% in two years, according to new figures.

But a leading support group for victims of such abuse last night said the figures did not reflect the reality of the situation.

“The problem is not abating in any way,” said Teresa O’Donnell of Women’s Aid. “It would be out of sync (with the reality) if the garda figures were dropping.”