The uncomfortable truth is that murderers and rapists are humans with human stories

Judge warns of ‘serious deficit’ and says early access to legal help for separating couples could avoid many child-access conflicts

'In some ways there is a sense of peace knowing you are home, but there will never be peace in knowing the tragic way it occurred'

Jailed man had told gardaí he had tried to murder his ex-wife

Stalking, domestic abuse, and assaults on emergency personnel including gardaí are addressed with new offences and tougher sentences in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act

Justice Minister Helen McEntee announced that the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 introduces a range of new criminal offences, and tougher sentencing, has now come into effect

In May of this year, an NWC and Department of Justice report found that victims of domestic and sexual violence felt "belittled" and were being left in "life-threatening situations"

Garda actions taken due to 'immediate and serious risk' to the child

Two facing retrial on murder and manslaughter charges

Recommendations should be considered in the Oireachtas in the same mature and thoughtful manner

The figures also show more women contacted the helpline (84%) than men (15.7%)

Stark figures were revealed today by Women’s Aid as it launched a campaign to highlight the 'severe impact' that such abuse can have on young women’s mental wellbeing

A domestic violence register similar to one operated for sex offenders could have saved a murder victim, her brother has said. Jason Poole was speaking at Leinster House as legislation to establish the register was introduced to the Seanad.

Half of young people aged 18 to 24 have experienced sexual harassment in the last year, new CSO figures show. It compares to one in five of all adults — but the rate among women is over twice (28%) than men (13%).

'It’s becoming more difficult these days for a man or a woman to be the garda they thought they could be when they first joined'

Justice Minister Helen McEntee is preparing legislation to establish the agency, which was promised as part of the Government’s zero-tolerance strategy

Salary increases for two secretaries general after Independent Review Panel report

Turning to the state agency as a last resort

In time, speed will be capped at 80km/h on national secondary roads

A suspected trafficking for organ removal was recorded for the first time last year, and two cases were recorded linked to cannabis grow houses

The court was told that the woman recalls not struggling because she did not want to wake her child

A woman was put in fear by a text from her ex-husband giving out about being told to stay away from the house and warning, “I am going to go all out now.

The NWC has also called for an increase in social protection and pension rates by at least €25 in the Budget

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said her department and An Garda Síochána are working to ensure victims feel empowered to come forward

We watched a great little Irish movie on the telly the other night. Called Herself, it’s a movie full of hope and ambition, recovery and friendship.

Regardless of whether the growing rumblings come from a place of concern, cynicism, sexism, or even jealousy, any undercurrent has the potential to destabilise a minster

'Significant' compensation costs and introduction of EU helpline number among the issues

Ireland will be one of the first countries in Europe to introduce the measure

Equality Minister Roderic O’Gorman said: 'Domestic violence leave gives a victim of domestic violence the chance to access support without impacting on their employment and income'

The woman told the judge: 'This time, things have gone too serious… Your honour, I am petrified.'

The woman behind 'Winne McGoogan' tells the Ciara Phelan Podcast about escaping abuse, coming to terms with her sexuality, and celebrating her 20th anniversary with the woman she loves

James 'Jake' Boles had dragged the woman by the hair, slammed her head, pushed his fist into her face and screamed abuse at her

“I am entitled to go to the gardaí if I feel threatened… A peace-sign emoji—what’s that about?” she told the court

“This is a significant prison sentence for a man of 61 but, given the horror of what he did to his wife, it is the least he deserves”

A man remains in a relationship with his partner whom he pleaded guilty to coercively controlling over three years ago, a court has heard.

Trinity College Dublin study is appealing to women who have experience of coercive control to contact them in confidence for a new survey on the issue

More than a quarter of driving-while-intoxicated incidents to date this year in Tipperary involved drug-driving detections.

The group received a record number of contacts from victims of domestic abuse but says the figures are the 'tip of the iceberg'

The District Court does not have the power to consider an application for bail in a murder case which requires an application before the High Court.

The Government has approved new plans to allow victims of stalking and harassment to seek civil restraining orders against the perpetrator.

The court heard the defendant was maintaining sobriety, is in a new relationship and brought €5,000 compensation to court

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's We-Speak initiative aims to minimise the risk faced by victims when they share their stories on social media

Surely state-encouraged behaviour modification is not the same as prohibition?

The woman told the judge: "The dog is huge, your honour. The dog is frightening me, barking up at me, demanding."