More than 1,000 pharmacies to offer 'safe space' for domestic abuse victims

At the launch of the initiative in Meaghers Pharmacy, Baggot Street, Dublin, were Mary McDermott, CEO of Safe Ireland; Detective Superintendent Sinéad Greene, Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB), and HSE pharmacist Louisa Power. Picture Jason Clarke

Women suffering from domestic abuse or coercive control can now get assistance at more than 1,000 pharmacies in private spaces. 

Pharmacies displaying the purple ‘Safe Pharmacy’ logo near the door have specially trained staff who can help women and girls in a private consulting room.