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'This is a national crisis' - TD condemns lack of refuges for domestic violence victims

A TD is calling on the government to address the "chronic shortage" of refuge places for victims of domestic violence. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald made the comments in the Dáil yesterday condemning the lack of refuges, stating, "This is a national ...

11 Nov 2021 at 17:46

Local News

SHOCKING: Surge in number of women seeking refuge from domestic violence in Kilkenny

The number of women seeking refuge from domestic violence surged locally last year, a newly published annual report from Amber Women’s Refuge has revealed. Some 45 women received refuge at Amber in 2022, an increase of 22% on the previous ...

20 Jun 2023 at 18:28

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Stigma over domestic violence led to undereporting - Kilkenny Live

Crime statistics relating to domestic violence continue to rise in Kilkenny and affected members of the public are being urged to report any incidents to gardaí. At a recent meeting of the Joint Policing Committee members were told that, ...

25 Dec 2022 at 19:00

National News

Childline receives worrying number of calls on Christmas Day and night

Volunteers with Childline, Ireland’s 24-hour active listening service for children and young people, answered 723 calls, online contacts and texts from children and young people across the country on Christmas Day and Night. The impact ...

28 Dec 2020 at 18:03

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Fears that Covid-19 will cause rise in domestic violence in Kilkenny

Strict restrictions forcing the vast majority of people to stay at home to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic may lead to a rise in domestic violence. Lisa Morris, Manager of Amber Kilkenny Women's Refuge said that life under ...

31 Mar 2020 at 15:36

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Surge in number of women seeking refuge from domestic violence in Kilkenny

23 Jun 2023 at 16:38

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Kilkenny Women's Refuge close to capacity over the Christmas period

Amber Women’s Refuge was almost full to capacity over the Christmas and New Year period. Six women and seven children stayed in the refuge over the festive period. Fortunately there was plenty of Christmas cheer with Santa ...

31 Dec 2019 at 13:33

School/Education

President Michael D Higgins highlights impact of school bullying and youth violence

School bullying and youth violence can have profound and tragic consequences for those affected here in Donegal and around the world. President Michael D Higgins has issued a statement addressing this serious issue to ...

05 Nov 2020 at 19:27

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Kilkenny TD slams government's 'shameful attitude towards victims of domestic violence'

Sinn Féin TD for Kilkenny Kathleen Funchion has slammed the government’s shameful attitude towards victims of domestic abuse. The Dáil deputy was speaking in response to reports that an average of one person a day is ...

02 Jun 2017 at 11:27

Columnists

Editorial: More thought needed on problems that persist despite resources - Kilkenny Live

Father’s Day on Sunday marked the conclusion of Men’s Health Week — an initiative to raise awareness of preventable health problems, support men and boys to live healthier lives, and encourage them to seek help or ...

22 Jun 2024 at 18:03

National News

Taoiseach pledges support to campaign to raise awareness of gender-based violence

The Taoiseach has today pledged his support to the White Ribbon Campaign to end gender-based violence. The annual campaign, led in Ireland by Men's Development Network/WRI, runs from today November 25th - the UN ...

25 Nov 2021 at 17:01

Local News

Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an ‘honour system’

Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an “honour” system, rather than forcing victims to prove they are entitled to leave through a doctor’s sick note, an Oireachtas committee has been told. Dr Laura ...

22 Sept 2022 at 14:14

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