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Galway Bay fm newsroom – The conversion of the old Magdalene Laundry at Forster Street in the city has been delayed until the outcome of the future of an investigation into mother and baby homes is determined.
Domestic Violence Outreach Worker with COPE Galway Waterside House, Jackie Carroll has given a presentation on the service to members of the City Joint Policing Committee.
It was revealed at the JPC meeting that breaches of barring, safety and protection orders have almost doubled in the Galway city garda district.
According to garda figures, rapes in the city last year increased by 38 per cent compared to the previous year, while sexual assaults were up by almost 30 per cent.
Jackie Carroll from COPE Waterside House told the meeting that there is no legal definition of domestic violence in Ireland.
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