Sexual assault units - Government must allocate proper funds

DESPITE the fact that rape and violence against women are on the increase in Ireland, three of the country’s four sexual assault treatment units are in danger of closing due to lack of Government funding.

According to a report out today, the centres at Dublin, Donegal and Waterford are in jeopardy. At present, the Cork unit alone has adequate funding.

It is a damning comment on an administration which purports to be concerned about a 35% rise in reported rapes.