Women with disabilities trapped in abusive relationships due to lack of support services

Domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is more prevalent among women with disabilities and that abuse is often perpetrated by family members and carers, Dáil committee told.

People with disabilities are trapped in violent and abusive situations at home with little to no access to support services, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

Dublin has just one accessible domestic and gender-based violence refuge and most counties have none, co-director with Disabled Women Ireland Nem Kearns said.