The chief executive of Women's Aid has said it cannot be underestimated how difficult this time is going to be for women who are living with domestic violence in their homes.
Speaking on RTÉ's Drivetime, Sarah Benson said the charity is expecting an increase in the number of incidents of domestic abuse as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
She said women self-isolating and working from home are at a greater risk from an abusive partner, by being more exposed to their controlling behaviour, verbal abuse and violence.
Ms Benson said: "Many of the opportunities that women use to try and access safe spaces or to gain some distance have effectively been reduced." Many women report going to work, or their partner going to work, as being a
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