Deputy Tobin highlighted how the independent report is a significant milestone towards justice.

'If we want more people in politics; more diversity, more young people, more women, we can't have the fear of violence as a barrier to that'

The Tearmann representative has encouraged anyone who is experiencing abuse to reach out.

The Cavan taxi man believes the current issues are "doing nothing" to attract people into the sector.

Paula Kavanagh has warned that people too often think abusers look like "monsters".

The scheme was due to be released and signed in April but there have been multiple delays.

A number have reported receiving death threats.