Willie O'Dea dismisses claims he referred to domestic violence issues as 'woke' 

Limerick TD Willie O'Dea: 'I have no problem with any legislation that deals with violence against women. Picture: Press 22

There are fears progress made in tackling domestic violence may be lost if the incoming government does not take the issue seriously.

Women's Aid has expressed serious concerns following statements by one TD it feels dismisses the issue of domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence (DSGBV) as "woke".