Ireland won't meet obligations on domestic violence refuges until end of decade

Istanbul Convention requires the Government to increase the number of refuge places by around 350

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said satellite hubs will be established so those fleeing domestic violence and abuse can remain close to their families and community support. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Ireland will not reach the required number of domestic violence refuge spaces until the end of the decade, Justice Minister Helen McEntee has indicated.

Ms McEntee has promised that at least 100 more domestic violence refuge spaces will be rolled out by the end of 2023.