Dublin Rape Crisis Centre fears domestic abuse 'worse than ever' amid Covid-19 lockdown

Noeline Blackwell, Chief Executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, said the crisis is having a major impact on victims.

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre fears domestic abuse was worse than ever during the Covid-19 lockdown.

More than 3,100 incidents of sexual assault, rape and defilement were recorded in the 12 months leading up to the end of March, marking a year-on-year drop of 4.6%.