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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.

Esker House, the domestic abuse support service based in Athlone, has credited improved broadband connectivity across its two sites as enabling it to expand its services and reach larger numbers of service users.

Domestic Violence Response (DVR) is a Galway City and County based service that provides information services, telephone and counselling support, advocacy support and accompaniment and educational programmes to women impacted by domestic abuse. DVR also provides a range of educational training and awareness programmes to organisations, third level colleges, community groups, secondary schools.

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.

LITTLE MORE than two years on from the State’s historic vote to repeal the controversial 8th Amendment, a new exhibition at the Galway Arts Centre will examine societal and religious attempts to suppress reproductive rights in Ireland.

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