Inability to track sex crimes - Shame on us

For many years the Rape Crisis Network Ireland has provided sterling service to survivors of sexual violence, offering support, counselling and advice to thousands.

Its 14 rape crisis centres also deal with up to 20,000 calls, texts and emails every year.

On top of that it has, since 2005, produced annual national statistics, a very important measure of the scale of sexual violence in Ireland and a vital tool in providing frontline services to victims.