Calls For Rape Crisis Services To Be Maintained in Clare

It's hoped that counselling services for the victims of rape and sexual assault in Clare will be maintained, following the reopening of the Rape Crisis office in Ennis. 

A funding shortfall had forced the facility to close temporarily.

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After Rape Crisis Midwest drew up a business plan for the facility, Shannon-based company, GECAS came forward with funding, as did a number of other local businesses. 

Verena Tarpey, Fundraising Manager with Rape Crisis Midwest says running the Ennis centre requires a huge local fundraising effort.