Manager of ODVSS Anne Clarke. ODVSS laments lack of refuge plan for OffalyOffaly has been left off the list of counties facing the most significant under-provision of refuge places for victims of domestic violence – despite the fact that the county does not even have a single refuge place available. The wide ranging Tusla review on the provision of accommodation for the victims of domestic violence, which was published this week, has been described as “deeply disappointing” by the Manager of Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service (ODVSS) which recorded a 50% increase in calls for help over the past 20 months. ODVSS will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, and Anne Clarke said it is “very hopeful” of being able to provide “safe house” accommodation for clients before the end of the year. “We are more than willing to engage with all stakeholders on this issue.

Source: Irish Independent February 18, 2022 18:29 UTC