Ireland's busiest sexual assault treatment unit records 12% rise in cases

Sexual assault treatment units provide 24/7 specialist care to people who have experienced sexual violence, including medical care, forensic examination, evidence storage, and access to psychological support

The Rotunda’s sexual assault treatment unit provides specialist, trauma-informed care to people aged 14 and over who have experienced rape or sexual assault. File photo

The country’s busiest sexual assault treatment unit (SATU) saw a 12% increase in the numbers of people presenting to it in 2025.

The SATU at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin city centre now accounts for 41% of all attendances across the country’s six units.