It's claimed that women are not being taken seriously by the Irish system when they report domestic violence.
A report from SAFE Ireland, which is being published today, finds such cases are often regarded as a nuisance.
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The group is calling for a legal definition of domestic violence to be set out in civil and criminal law, and for the fee for legal aid to be waived for victims.
CEO of SAFE, Ennis native, Sharon O'Halloran says the problem needs to be tackled urgently.
