It's going to take years to bring a refuge centre for victims of domestic abuse to Monaghan. That's according to Safe Ireland which is currently working with Termann Domestic Abuses Services on a masterplan for a safe space in Cavan Monaghan.
Meanwhile, Monaghan County Council has assured both organisations that proposals to acquire a property for a safe house through the Capital Advance Scheme will be fully supported.
Speaking to the Wider View this week, Cllr Cathy Bennett says this latest development is unacceptable and she pointed to how Cavan and Monaghan are two of just nine counties in Ireland that have no safe space for victims of domestic abuse.
She began by highlighting her disappointment in the delay to bring 'a much needed' centre to fruition.
