Cork needs more refuge spaces, says domestic violence charity

Mná Feasa, which had 165 new women coming forward for help this year, launched a re-brand of the organisation on Monday

(Left to right) Mná Feasa founding members Máire Dorgan, Ann O'Mahony, Mary O'Connell. and Sheila Lee with Team Leader Barbara O'Driscoll at St Mary's Health Campus in Gurranabraher, Cork, as the Cork charity launches a new visual re-brand to make its services more accessible and visible. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan /OSM PHOTO

A Cork charity working with domestic violence victims says there is a need for new refuge spaces, with 165 new women coming forward for help this year.

Mná Feasa, which launched a re-brand of the organisation on Monday, also says that it has seen an 8% increase in the number of interventions made this year, now at 1,517. These include court accompaniment, counselling and helpline interactions.