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Varadkar: New paid leave law should not require proof of domestic abuse

An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that a new paid leave law should not require proof of domestic abuse. The Fine Gael leader made the comments while speaking to the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment. His comments echo those of Sinn ...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:44

Soccer

EXPLAINED: What was behind the deadly football match stampede?

Violence and a deadly stampede that erupted following a domestic league football match on Saturday night marked another tragedy in Indonesian football. Here is a look at how the chaos occurred and what is being done to prevent future incidents. – ...

02 Oct 2022 at 10:58

National News

European effort to tackle gender-based violence will be ‘bigger and better’

The joint effort within Europe to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence will be “bigger and better” after the majority members of the Council of Europe signed the Dublin declaration. A total of 38 of the 46 members states signed up ...

30 Sept 2022 at 15:50

Local News

Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an ‘honour system’

Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an “honour” system, rather than forcing victims to prove they are entitled to leave through a doctor’s sick note, an Oireachtas committee has been told. Dr Laura Bambrick, head of Social Policy ...

22 Sept 2022 at 14:14

National News

Government rubberstamps Bill allowing paid leave for domestic violence victims

The Government has rubberstamped the publication of the Work Life Balance Bill that will introduce paid leave for victims of domestic violence. The Bill will bring in a range of measures to improve family-friendly work practices and support ...

23 Sept 2022 at 01:01

National News

Govt approves Bill introducing paid leave for victims of domestic violence

A Bill introducing paid leave for victims of domestic violence has been approved for publication by the Irish government. The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 will feature a range of measures to improve ...

23 Sept 2022 at 10:57

Up to 100 families leave Laois for domestic abuse refuge

Local News

Up to 100 families travelled outside Laois for domestic abuse refuge

A Laois councillor asked how many lives are going to be affected or lost before a domestic violence refuge is established. Cllr Aisling Moran insisted urgent action is needed. “This is such an important issue. There are women ...

15 Mar 2022 at 18:53

National News

Govt must consider 'all voices' of gender-based violence - Disabilities Minister

All voices of people at risk of gender-based violence must be considered by the government. That's according to the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, who today (Tuesday March 8) ...

08 Mar 2022 at 13:28

National News

'We want to hear from you' - Govt seeks public opinion on tackling gender-based violence

The government is seeking public consultation on a new national strategy to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. The announcement was made yesterday (Thursday February 17) by Minister for Justice, Helen ...

18 Feb 2022 at 14:10

National News

'Women cannot wait' - Equality committee to discuss Bill for paid domestic violence leave

The equality committee is to discuss a Bill to introduce paid work leave for victims of domestic violence. The legislation, put forward by Sinn Féin’s Louise O’Reilly, would give domestic violence survivors a ...

24 Jan 2022 at 18:05

National News

Support from Stormont Executive sought to educate NI men on gender-based violence

Stormont’s Executive Office is to be asked to launch a social media and television campaign to educate men and young boys on appropriate behaviour towards women. The chair of its scrutiny committee made the ...

19 Jan 2022 at 16:55

Local News

Promising site identified for Laois refuge

A promising site has been identified for a domestic violence refuge in Laois, according to the Laois Chief Executive Officer John Mulholland. The issue was raised at a recent Joint Policing Committee ...

12 Sept 2022 at 13:53

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