Clare Haven’s Manager of Services says victims of domestic abuse here who live in rural areas may be disproportionately impacted by violence in the home.
A new report from Safe Ireland says nearly 3,500 women across the country sought help for the first time between March and August this year.
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There have been growing calls for government to clarify how it intends to provide funding to domestic abuse services.
Siobhan O’Connor from Clare Haven says a lack of funding in rural areas in particular could lead to worse ordeals for victims.
