Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I want to raise the provision of a domestic violence refuge in Sligo-Leitrim. I accept that, happily, nine new refuges are being developed and nine others redeveloped. One of those new refuges is planned for Sligo. Currently, there is no domestic violence refuge in Sligo, Leitrim or Roscommon. The nearest refuges are in Letterkenny, Castlebar, Athlone or Enniskillen. We are at the starting blocks and we are looking for a site. I ask that every effort will be made to progress the refuge in Sligo. There can be no delays and funding must be in place. There is also an urgent need for a refuge in Leitrim. I ask that it would be put on the agenda. While a refuge is crucial, it is only a small part of the solution.

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