
The National Women's Council and the campaign group 9 Counties No Refuge are among those calling for the government to do more to address the issue.
A rally, calling for an end to violence against women, is taking place outside Leinster House.
The National Women's Council and the campaign group 9 Counties No Refuge are among those calling for the government to do more to address the issue.
There are no refuges in Offaly and Laois.
Mary Smith - who attended the demonstration - says they've chosen to hold the event on St Brigid's Day: