Government to exceed target on domestic violence refuge spaces, claims Justice Minister

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

Helen McEntee has said her objective remains to double the number of refuge spaces over the next five years, but additional money allocated in the Budget means the roll-out of supports and facilities will be expediated.

The Justice Minister is confident that more domestic violence refuge spaces will be provided in the short-term than had been promised.

Helen McEntee has said her objective remains to double the number of refuge spaces over the next five years, but additional money allocated in the Budget means the roll-out of supports and facilities will be expediated.