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'To give us redress is to give us our human rights' - Mother and baby home survivors protest redress scheme

Survivors of the Mother & Baby Homes gathered outside Leinster House to protest the proposed redress scheme being offered to survivors of the institutions. The proposed redress would see mothers receiving a payment based on the length of time spent ...

23 Nov 2021 at 16:48

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'The only safe space for some women' - Abuse supports to be rolled out at Irish salons

Domestic abuse support resources will be rolled out to hair and beauty salons all across Ireland. The initiative is the result of a new partnership between Women's Aid and the Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation (HABIC), which will see ...

15 Nov 2021 at 16:02

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Last weekend for Amber's ‘Shop Local Support Local’ campaign in Kilkenny.

Amber Women's Refuge, who work to empower women and children of all cultures and backgrounds to live abuse-free lives, has reminded people that this is the last weekend of their ‘Shop Local Support Local’ campaign in Kilkenny. On social ...

16 Dec 2022 at 16:00

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Concern as reports of domestic abuse up 31% to date - Kilkenny gardaí

Domestic violence incidents here have soared by more than 30% this year, new figures show. At a meeting this week of Kilkenny’s Joint Policing Committee, Garda Detective Inspector Sean O’Meara provided members with up to date crime ...

02 Dec 2020 at 17:28

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Survey finds that a third of workers in Kilkenny have experienced domestic abuse

A third of respondents in a recent survey have experienced domestic abuse in their personal life according to Amber Women's Refuge, who are based in Kilkenny. The survey was undertaken by Amber of women and men who work outside ...

28 Oct 2021 at 17:33

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'I have no faith in the HSE to deal with this' - TD calls for publication of abuse report

A TD is calling for the publication of a report outlining failures to protect residents from abuse at a HSE-run facility for people with disabilities in Donegal. The Brandon report allegedly details what Deputy Thomas Pringle ...

03 Nov 2021 at 13:36

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“Plan Your Future Care: it’s better for everybody” campaign launched in Kilkenny

An information campaign is under way to highlight the need for vulnerable adults to plan ahead and make their own choices. Throughout the week, HSE/South East Community Healthcare’s Safeguarding Committee will use social ...

18 Jan 2021 at 10:46

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Investigations continue into allegations of sexual assault in care home

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has said it has been asked by An Garda Síochána to delay the publication of a report while investigations continue into allegations of sexual abuse by a former resident at a care home. ...

15 Oct 2021 at 17:19

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New service for men experiencing domestic abuse in Bagenalstown - Kilkenny Live

Men in Ireland are often forgotten when it comes to domestic abuse, often represented as the perpetrator but not as the victim, yet 1 in 7 men will be affected by domestic abuse in their lifetime. The Bagenalstown ...

19 Aug 2022 at 13:48

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Dozens of people targeting women and girls arrested as part of major NI operation

Thirty-nine people have been arrested across Northern Ireland as part of a major operation targeting those sought for violence against women and girls. Officers took part in a 24-hour operation on Tuesday as part ...

07 Dec 2022 at 16:02

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Abuse in schools had ‘destructive influence’ on survivors’ lives

People who were sexually abused at school suffered “horrific” long-term impacts to their relationships, health and careers, according to a scoping inquiry published on Tuesday. The Government’s scoping inquiry ...

03 Sept 2024 at 19:41

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Women’s refuge in Kilkenny welcomes Government strategy to tackle domestic abuse

“Zero Tolerance” the third national strategy to tackle domestic, sexual and gender based violence (DSGBV) was launched this week by Minister Helen McEntee TD. Containing 144 wide ranging actions, the strategy,...

02 Jul 2022 at 21:00

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