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Local Fianna Fáil Deputy Robert Troy has welcomed new measures aimed at helping victims of domestic violence.

Announced by Minister Roderic O'Gorman on Tuesday, August 8, the measures, which will provide victims of domestic violence with five days of fully paid leave, have been welcomed as a good start by local social services charity, COPE Galway, but they say there is room for improvement.

Esker House, the domestic abuse support service based in Athlone, has credited improved broadband connectivity across its two sites as enabling it to expand its services and reach larger numbers of service users.

A new art installation, commissioned by Cope Galway Domestic Abuse Service to mark its 40th anniversary, is currently on the move to different parts of the county where the local charity provides outreach one-to-one sessions to women.

Domestic Violence Response (DVR) is a Galway City and County based service that provides information services, telephone and counselling support, advocacy support and accompaniment and educational programmes to women impacted by domestic abuse. DVR also provides a range of educational training and awareness programmes to organisations, third level colleges, community groups, secondary schools.

Athlone Church of Ireland Parish are hoping to raise awareness about Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Domestic Abuse by participating in the United Nations’ 16 days of activism against GBV and Domestic Abuse, starting on Saturday, November 26, at 12.45p.m.in St Mary’s Church, Church St. Athlone.

Domestic Violence Response Galway (DVR), a charity supporting women impacted by domestic abuse, recorded the highest number of clients in 2021 in its 24-year history, as well as its highest level of counselling support sessions.

The Prince of Wales, The Venue and Karma have partnered with Esker House Domestic Abuse Support Service to create awareness and end violence against women.

Domestic Violence Response is a community-based organisation and registered charity, responding to the needs of women impacted by domestic abuse.