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Minister called on to provide domestic violence refuge in Cavan and Monaghan

Nov 20, 2020 12:06 By News Northern Sound
Minister called on to provide domestic violence refuge in Cavan and Monaghan
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The Minister of Justice has been called on to provide funding for a domestic violence refuge in Cavan and Monaghan. There have long been calls

The Minister of Justice has been called on to provide funding for a domestic violence refuge in Cavan and Monaghan.

There have long been calls for a refuge to be provided as women and children in the area must travel to Drogheda or Navan to find a safe space.

Local TDs Pauline Tully and Niamh Smyth raised the issue during statements in the Dáil yesterday.

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TD Pauline Tully said Cavan-Monaghan is one of the worst served parts of the country when it comes to supports:

Deputy Smyth raised the case of Clodagh Hawe and her three sons who were murdered in 2016:

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