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Level of sexual violence in Ireland is 'disturbing'

The Justice Minister says the level of sexual violence in Ireland is still ‘disturbing’. Frances...
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12:05 PM - 17 Jun 2015



Level of sexual violence in Ir...

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Level of sexual violence in Ireland is 'disturbing'

TodayFM
TodayFM

12:05 PM - 17 Jun 2015



The Justice Minister says the level of sexual violence in Ireland is still ‘disturbing’.

Frances Fitzgerald was speaking as she launched the Dublin Rape Crisis CentreÂ’s annual report for 2014 - which shows a 30 per cent rise in the number of new callers.

DRCC says 24 per cent of all contacts are now made by men - and it’s calling on the Government to reverse cuts to its funding.

Frances Fitzgerald says sheÂ’s pleased that people are coming forward - but sheÂ’s disturbed by the level rape and sexual assaults.



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