WomenÂ’s Aid is welcoming the new strategy on domestic and sexual violence, in particular the training of gardai.

In 2014, the Garda Inspectorate Report criticised An Garda Síochána for its handling of victims of domestic violence.

One in five women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.

Juliette Gash reports;

Gardai across all levels will receive training as part of the new strategy on gender violence and domestic abuse.

One million euro’s also being allocated to a public awareness programme on the issue.

Gardai have previously come under fire for their handling of domestic violence.

But Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan says that’s changing;