Safe Ireland says if the government doesn't do something radical to address domestic violence in Ireland - it'll be apologising for it in years to come.
The charity which provides help to sufferers of domestic violence has published census figures on the women and children who access their services on a single day last year.
Safe Ireland wants the government to address the issue urgently - and expand housing laws to recognise victims of domestic violence.
CEO of Safe Ireland Sharon O'Halloran says the figures from one single day - November 13th last show the extent of the problem;