Safe Ireland warns of expected increase in demand for their services
Safe Ireland says it expects demand for its domestic violence services this year to peak over the coming months.
The charity's welcoming Airbnb's extension to its partnership to provide free emergency accommodation to victims into 2022.
The measure, first introduced in June last year, has so far provided 2,000 nights of accommodation to date.
CEO of Safe Ireland, Mary McDermott, says the announcement's particularly important as we head into summer.
"Last year, July and August were really the busiest months for us.
"Women need to plan, and be very careful, when they can or indeed if they can move.
"They're more reticent to leave when children are in school, so the summer may indeed show a surge in people contacting refuges."
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries