Serious concern has been raised once again over a lack of a 24-hour women's refuge in Sligo.

 

Despite the lack of a physical refuge building, Sligo's Domestic Violence service has expanded its support services to address rising cases.

 

There are ongoing calls for the speedy development of a refuge as it's thought Sligo and Leitrim are currently underserved.

 

As of late last year several potential properties were being explored in Sligo.

 

Speaking in the Seanad, Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove says the project needs to be a top priority:

 

 

Serious concern has been raised once again over a lack of a 24-hour women's refuge in Sligo.
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Despite the lack of a physical refuge building, Sligo's Domestic Violence service has expanded its support services to address rising cases.
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There are ongoing calls for the speedy development of a refuge as it's thought Sligo and Leitrim are currently underserved.
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As of late last year several potential properties were being explored in Sligo.
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Speaking in the Seanad, Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove says the project needs to be a top priority:
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