A major study into sexual violence in Ireland is to be carried out by the State. The second Sexual Assault and Violence in Ireland survey will take five years to complete and will interview 5,000 people on their experiences. The last report was in 2002 and support groups working with survivors have been consistently calling for a new survey. Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan, says it is important the State has accurate information on sexual violence. "This will be a major undertaking.

Source: Evening echo November 20, 2018 17:26 UTC