
A midlands refuge is glad to see more women reporting incidents.
A midlands refuge says its postitive to see an increase in reporting of domestic violence incidents.
It comes as almost 54,000 calls - reporting abuse - were responded to by gardaí last year.
That's about a 10% increase on 2021 figures, and a 40% rise on the 2019 number.
Deirdre Berry from Esker House, Athlone, says it's important women know they can look for help: