2,000 nights of emergency accommodation provided to domestic violence survivors by Airbnb

As a result of the pandemic, and to ensure safe distancing, most of the country’s refuge services have been operating with reduced capacity. However, demand for support services has increased. File Picture: PA

A partnership to offer free temporary accommodation to survivors of domestic violence will be extended into next year.

The collaboration between Airbnb, Safe Ireland and Women's Aid was introduced in June 2020 and has provided 2,000 nights of emergency accommodation to abuse victims.