Poll findings on non-consensual sex ‘shocking’

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has expressed shock, but not surprise, that more than one in five Irish people think having sex without consent is acceptable in certain situations.

The Eurobarometer poll also found that 11% of Irish people believe being drunk or on drugs justifies sex without consent.

Chief executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Noeline Blackwell, said they are concerned and shocked, but not surprised by the figures.