That's according to a midlands TD after over 50,000 calls of domestic violence were reported to Gardai last year.
Almost 54,000 calls - reporting domestic violence - were responded to by gardaí last year.
It was a near 10% increase on 2021 figures, and a 40% rise on the 2019 number.
The figures were released by the Justice Minister in response to a question from Aontú leader, Peadar Toibin.
The Meath West TD says "Ireland is becoming a more violent place, especially for women."
Irish Companies Are Quietly Laying Off Workers
A midlands recruitment company says they can see the change.
Funding Granted To Address Gender-Based Violence Online
A Midlands North-West MEP proposed the investment.
Westmeath Business Completes Two Acquisitions
This is the sixth acquisitions in the last two years for the company.
Tullamore Tradfest Launching Today
Get your instruments ready for a week of trad.
Seven Year Sentence For Westmeath Man After Attack Left Victim With 'Catastrophic' Brain Injury
The judge also ordered that €30,000 goes in restitution to the man's family.
It Could Be The Hottest Day Of The Year
We could be seeing temperatures as high as 21 degrees.
Offaly TD Calling For Action Over N52 Link Road
Carol Nolan has met with management from Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Almost €10,000 Funding Granted To Protect Midlands Water Quality
40 community groups in 19 counties are eligible for the funds.
Midlands Vacant Commercial Properties Suggested For Housing
The Hardware Association of Ireland is advocating for it.
Offaly Mum Of Son With Spina Bifida Slams CHI
Amanda Coughlan's son's spina bifida and scoliosis is now inoperable.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Crash In Offaly
It happened shortly before midnight last Thursday in Daingean.
Westmeath Council Working To Build Derelict Site Tax Base
A 'town team' has been put together to identify sites that might be charged derelict levies.
HSE Reveals Midlands Capital Funding Projects
These include refurbishing primary care centres and new ambulance bases in Offaly and Westmeath.
Green Light Given To Laois Manufacturing Plant Expansion
Kirby Engineering Group has been given permission to proceed with extension plans in Portlaoise.
Westmeath County Council Lobbying For New Army HQ Base
Athlone is a suitable location according to the authority.
Midlands Drivers Caught Speeding On National Slowdown Day
Motorist in Laois has been speeding this morning.
Midlands MEP Barry Cowen Recovering After Health Scare
He'll continue to carry out his duties as an MEP after recovery.
Confirmed: Emergency Helicopter Service To Continue Out Of Athlone
An internal review was carried out at Custume Barracks.
HSE Confirms Plans Have Been Lodged For "Hugely Important" Midlands Hospice
After many years of campaigning the 20 bed palliative care facility has moved a step clos.er
Taoiseach Says Government Working "Flat Out" On Capacity Issues In Special Schools
Laois Independent Brian Stanley wants a pre-fab building installed in St Francis School
