Lack of refuge places for domestic violence victims must be addressed, Oireachtas committee hears

Ireland does not have enough refuge places available to meet the Istanbul Convention standard, and nine of 26 counties do not have a refuge. File Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA

The lack of refuge place for those fleeing domestic violence must be urgently addressed, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

Ireland does not have enough refuge places available to meet the Istanbul Convention standard, and nine of 26 counties do not have a refuge.