Women’s Aid has issued a statement after the introduction of the Victims and Courts Bill The introduction of the new Victims and Courts Bill has been welcomed by Women’s Aid UK. The women’s charity has praised the introduction of the bill, but says it is “long overdue.” For the first time ever, judges will be […]
7 months ago
It feels like Ireland has never been a safe place for women and recent domestic violence stats prove it The safety of women in Ireland has been at the centre of every news bulletin, and WhatsApp chat following the Natasha O’Brien case. As domestic abuse cases reach an all-time high, we can’t help but wonder […]
1 year ago
Trigger Warning: This article mentions domestic abuse of an emotional, physical, and financial nature. Mel B is a patron and campaigner of Women’s Aid for survivors of domestic abuse Melanie Janine Brown, more commonly known as Mel B, has opened up about being subjected to financial abuse by her ex-husband, Stephen Belafonte. The singer and […]
1 year ago
The entire community pulled together. Nicola Gallagher, ex wife of former Derry senior football manager Rory Gallagher, released a statement last week claiming that he severely abused her during their marriage. Among the many horrific claims, she said her estranged husband pushed her down the stairs during one of her pregnancies. Since the news broke, […]
2 years ago
“It was a well-known fact” Nicola Gallagher, ex-wife of Derry senior football manager, Rory Gallagher said the GAA knew about the domestic abuse claims but did nothing. Rory stepped down as the football coach on Friday after a social media post from his estranged wife, Nicola, claimed he was abusive towards her for over 24 […]
2 years ago
The government has vowed to double the number of refuge places. Domestic abuse accommodation will be increased in Ireland. Minister for Justice Simon Harris secured Government approval for the drafting of legislation to create a statutory agency dedicated to tackling and reducing domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence. One of the agency’s key responsibilities will be […]
3 years ago