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Local Fianna Fáil Deputy Robert Troy has welcomed new measures aimed at helping victims of domestic violence.

Announced by Minister Roderic O'Gorman on Tuesday, August 8, the measures, which will provide victims of domestic violence with five days of fully paid leave, have been welcomed as a good start by local social services charity, COPE Galway, but they say there is room for improvement.

Domestic Violence Response Galway (DVR), a charity supporting women impacted by domestic abuse, recorded the highest number of clients in 2021 in its 24-year history, as well as its highest level of counselling support sessions.

The Prince of Wales, The Venue and Karma have partnered with Esker House Domestic Abuse Support Service to create awareness and end violence against women.

at harvests more of a feeling of empowerment than being of service to someone in need. To be there when people need you, or to stand on the wall and guard over the rights of the vulnerable is a privileged position that calls for the stuff of heroes.

Domestic Violence Response is a community-based organisation and registered charity, responding to the needs of women impacted by domestic abuse.

As many as one in four Irish people have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetimes, according to recent studies.

Much-needed funds for COPE's Galway domestic abuse service have been raised by a recent online tea party.

Across the country, including County Mayo, at least 2,018 women and 550 children received support from a domestic violence service each month from September to December 2020, according to a new report called 'Tracking the Shadow Pandemic – Lockdown 2'.