Government departments passing the buck on domestic abuse

THE direct and brutal nature of domestic abuse is in stark contrast to the lackadaisical approach the Government takes to tackling the problem.

The lack of coordination is frustrating support groups who are forced to apply for funding from a multitude of agencies, only to be left trapped in bureaucratic machinery.

Six Government departments, the Health Service Executive and every local authority share a fraction of responsibility that can easily be shipped or trumpeted depending on a negative article or a welcome photo opportunity.