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No sign of a women's refuge in Sligo
Manage episode 427687357 series 2576057
Calls have been made for the foundation of a women's refuge in Sligo to be speeded up, and for the announcement of a further one in Leitrim.
Sligo-Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin spoke about the issue to the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee in the Dail during a discussion on gender-based violence.
In light of the attack on Natasha O'Brien and resulting court case, there has been public outcry over the abuse women face, with Deputy Harkin highlighting a protest she attended in Manorhamilton.
Deputy Harkin says the North West is underfunded in relation to women's services:
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Manage episode 427687357 series 2576057
Calls have been made for the foundation of a women's refuge in Sligo to be speeded up, and for the announcement of a further one in Leitrim.
Sligo-Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin spoke about the issue to the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee in the Dail during a discussion on gender-based violence.
In light of the attack on Natasha O'Brien and resulting court case, there has been public outcry over the abuse women face, with Deputy Harkin highlighting a protest she attended in Manorhamilton.
Deputy Harkin says the North West is underfunded in relation to women's services:
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