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Domestic violence orders in Dublin surged 40% during pandemic

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The number of protection and interim barring orders granted to victims of domestic violence in Dublin between July and September last year increased by 40% from the same time in 2019, new data shows.

The data, which corresponds with data from domestic violence charities, suggests that incidences of domestic violence rose during the pandemic.

Released to RTÉ Investigates following a freedom of information request to the Courts Service, the data shows the number of domestic violence-related orders granted in the Dublin District Courts in the first three quarters of 2019 and, separately, of 2020.

It also shows a sharp decline during the pandemic in the number of people convicted and the number of offence convictions in the Dublin District

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