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Domestic violence on the rise as Gardaí receive over 50,000 reports in 2023

An Garda Síochána are once again supporting the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign, which commenced on the 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10th December, ...

07 Dec 2023 at 12:51

National News

For too long we have accepted ‘stark’ domestic violence figures – McEntee

Ireland has accepted its “stark” domestic violence figures for too long, its justice minister has said. Helen McEntee gave a run-through of her strategy to combat gender-based violence – a central aim of her tenure in the justice role – during ...

20 Oct 2022 at 14:48

Crime and Courts

'I'm not satisfied at all' - Taoiseach slams Defence Forces' handling of Crotty case

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has issued criticism of the Irish Defence Forces – questioning how many of its members are currently “hiding” with convictions for domestic, sexual or gender-based violence. Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he is not ...

25 Jun 2024 at 11:37

National News

'A golden opportunity' - New strategy to combat domestic violence launched by Irish govt

A new national strategy to combat domestic, sexual and gender-based violence has been published by the Irish government. Released today (Wednesday June 29), it's the third strategy developed in close collaboration with the National ...

29 Jun 2022 at 10:46

EU parliament president ‘deeply moved’ at Veronica Guerin memorial

National News

European Parliament president pays tribute to Veronica Guerin at memorial

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola has paid tribute to murdered journalist Veronica Guerin, and said that EU efforts have “intensified” to protect women from violence. The Maltese MEP has been vocal about ending ...

03 Feb 2023 at 13:30

National News

Women looking for ‘action’ to achieve zero tolerance in gender-based violence

Women in Ireland are looking for “vision and action” that will achieve zero tolerance against gender-based violence, the Dail has been told. It comes as a record number of women contacted Women’s Aid to report abuse by ...

26 Jun 2025 at 10:56

National News

Looking for a new podcast to listen to? The Garda Podcast might just be what you're looking for

Have you listened to The Garda Podcast yet? An Garda Síochána recently launched their very own podcast which includes interviews and behind the scenes features - ideal for anyone who loves a good crime podcast! The ...

11 Oct 2024 at 19:17

National News

Govt must consider 'all voices' of gender-based violence - Disabilities Minister

All voices of people at risk of gender-based violence must be considered by the government. That's according to the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, who today (Tuesday ...

08 Mar 2022 at 13:28

National News

Lack of urgency to tackle violence against women ‘unacceptable’, Irish MEP says

There is a lack of urgency from governments to tackle violence against women across Europe, an Irish MEP has said. Frances Fitzgerald said that hesitation towards introducing an EU-wide consent-based definition ...

22 Oct 2023 at 11:15

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