State ‘failing abuse victims’

THERE is no sanctuary for many victims of domestic violence because the Government continues to turn a blind eye to the problem, a campaign group claimed yesterday.

Women’s Aid has accused the Government of failing to live up to numerous commitments to fund more safe places for abused women and children.

Two-out-of-five women were turned away from their refuges in Dublin last year - with one centre turning away up to 45 families a month.