Naoimh Murphy – Communications & Training Officer at Amber Women’s Refuge, a domestic abuse service for women and children living in Kilkenny and Carlow, offering 24/7 Helpline, emergency refuge accommodation and community-based supports. She welcomes the funding announced yesterday for Amber Women’s Refuge in Kilkenny under the Community Safety Fund 2026, funded through proceeds seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau and An Garda Síochána. They will get £50k. she will also comment on the results of a survey that almost half of young Irish men believe there are “a lot” of false rape allegations made in Ireland, while two in five believe rape and sexual violence are “exaggerated by the media. Also there is 15-minute walkout today at 11am across the country to highlight violence against women and girl.
If you are affected by any of the issues raised you can ring their service number 24/7 at 1800 819 999
