Sexual violence services 'almost totally ignored' in Budget: Safe Ireland

Frontline domestic and sexual violence services were “almost totally ignored” in the budget for the 6th year running, it has been claimed.

Sexual violence services 'almost totally ignored' in Budget: Safe Ireland
Wed, 09 Oct, 2019 - 20:25
Evelyn Ring

Frontline domestic and sexual violence services were “almost totally ignored” in the budget for the 6th year running, it has been claimed.

Safe Ireland said the funding provided was inadequate and that the services were at “breaking point”.

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