130 daily domestic violence incidents reported in Ireland Q1 2024, leading to improved government support & budget initiatives.

Gardaí in Ireland reported an average of 130 domestic violence incidents per day during Q1 2024, marking a significant increase since 2014. The Irish government plans to improve support for victims, with a €7.9 million budget allocated for combating domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence, and a new agency, Cuan, receiving an annual budget of €59 million. The national strategy, "Zero Tolerance," aims for a five-year program of reform to counter these issues.

August 23, 2024
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