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Ireland's SATU units saw a record 443 patients in 2025, a 12% rise, with most victims female and under 14.
The Rotunda Hospital’s Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) reported a 12% increase in patients in 2025, with 443 attendees—the highest annual number ever recorded—accounting for 41% of all national SATU cases.
The year marked the busiest on record for Ireland’s six-unit SATU network, with most patients female and aged under 14 to over 70.
Demand remained high throughout the year, peaking in June and on Wednesdays, though most incidents occurred overnight or on weekends.
Most urgent cases were seen within three hours, and nearly 90% received psychological support during their first visit.
Services included forensic exams, evidence storage, and medical care, available regardless of legal action.
Health officials stressed the need for sustained investment to meet rising demand.
Las unidades SATU de Irlanda registraron un récord de 443 pacientes en 2025, un aumento del 12%, y la mayoría de las víctimas fueron mujeres y menores de 14 años.