Two Galway organisations have been awarded more than €400,000 for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services.
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee confirmed an additional €6.3 million in funding for established DSGBV service providers this year.
The funding includes €269,609 for Galway Rape Crisis Centre and another €133,523 for COPE Galway.
It also includes funding for national organisations such as €102,663 for Women’s Aid and €80,000 for Barnardos.
The pot of money is broken down as:
• €2.5m to address critical needs and emerging demands for domestic violence services;
• €1.3m to address critical needs and emerging demands for sexual violence services; and
• €2.5m for refuge and safe home development
Minister McEntee said, “This additional 6.3 million in funding is testament to this Government’s steadfast commitment to tackling domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and to supporting the services on the frontline who are supporting victims.”
“We know more people are seeking help from domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services, and we are determined to ensure that the necessary supports and staffing are there to meet the demands across the country, including for young people and in rural areas.”
“The extra 2.5 million for safe accommodation is particularly important, and will help deliver additional refuge spaces in our priority locations.”
More than €5.4m of this funding is being allocated immediately with the remainder assigned to support projects which will deliver additional refuge places as they progress throughout the year.
Some 43 organisations were deemed successful following an evaluation process conducted by Tusla in collaboration with the Department of Justice.
