'Harrowing' domestic violence as charity reports record cases following end of lockdown

Domestic Violence Response (DVR), based in Galway, said: 'Under the shadow of Covid-19, DVR recorded the highest number of clients in our 24-year history, and delivered the highest number of support services.'

A charity supporting women impacted by domestic abuse has recorded the highest number of clients in its 24-year history, with "stark and harrowing" disclosures of domestic violence after lockdown ended last year.

Domestic Violence Response (DVR), based in Galway, dealt with 266 service users last year, with a significant increase in returning service users in the later part of 2021.