Domestic abuse calls to Gardaí in Carlow Kilkenny increased by 17% during the pandemic

Gardaí locally have seen a 17% increase in the number of calls about domestic abuse during the pandemic. 

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, our talk shows are featuring a range of people who provide supports to those who need or want to avail of them.

Detective Sergeant Elaine Dalton’s with the Kilkenny City-based Garda Protective Services Unit (contact them on 056 777 5066 with other assistance available here).

Listen back to her conversation with our Sue Nunn on The Way It Is here: