A review published by the children and family agency Tusla last week highlighted the lack of domestic violence spaces available, especially in the more rural counties

The Shannonside region is among the areas that will be prioritised for new refuge spaces.

The ending of Covid restrictions is likely to lead to a much greater demand for from Domestic Violence Services across the country

It takes on average 30 incidents to occur before someone comes forward with a report to Gardai.

The centre also runs a 24 hour helpline.

It will come before an Oireachtas meeting later this week.

Gardai also reported 4-thousand-250 breaches of Domestic Violence Act Orders last year - up 6 percent on 2020.