Report said 1 in 4 Irish women experience domestic violence

The contested Tusla report on domestic and sexual violence highlighted how one in four Irish women experience physical violence in their life and one in two have been sexually harassed.

It also showed that even though domestic violence services helped 24,934 victims last year, Irish women are amongst the least likely in Europe to seek support when suffering domestic abuse.

According to the report by the Child and Family Agency, Tusla, women who do not seek expert help are missing out on “practical, financial medical and moral support; information from and help reporting to police and protection from re-victimisation”.