Taoiseach to facilitate protection scheme for homeless victims of rape 

Taoiseach Micheál Martin described the meeting as “very positive”. File picture: Julien Behal Photography

The Taoiseach is to facilitate a pilot scheme which will offer help and protection to homeless victims of rape and sexual violence in Cork.

Micheál Martin promised his support for the scheme during a meeting in Cork Penny Dinners with its co-ordinator Caitriona Twomey and with Mary Crilly, founder Cork's Sexual Violence Centre.