Any type of domestic abuse a 'serious crime' - McEntee

The Minister for Justice has said that any type of of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, violent or non-violent abuse "is a serious crime" and said she believes a sentence or punishment must match that crime.

Helen McEntee said she plans to improve the supports available to victims of domestic abuse, as well as the structures and systems.

Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, she said that plans are under way to fix problems with refuges for victims of domestic and sexual violence and an accommodation review will be brought before Government next week.

Her comments come after RTÉ Investigates spent time in a number of women's refuges across the country, hearing stories of women who had suffered domestic abuse.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2022/0208/1278473-mcentee-refuge-plans/