Latest Garda figures show arrests relating to domestic abuse offences on the rise

One in three women here experiences domestic violence from a partner over their lifetime.

The latest Garda figures show the number of arrests and court summons relating to domestic abuse offences is on the rise.

The number of reports of incidents has also increased by 10 % in the first four months of this year.

CEO of Women’s Aid, Sarah Benson says the rise in the number of prosecutions is positive:

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