Free travel scheme for domestic violence survivors to be in place from next week
This follows the introduction of a bill by Senator Patricia Stephenson. A free travel scheme for domestic violence victims and their dependents will be put in place from next Tuesday, May 5. The support will be offered via community welfare services such as women’s refuges, and the payments will not be means-tested however, will be […]
1 month ago
Paid domestic violence leave set to be introduced in autumn
It is set to become available to victims in the autumn of this year Victims of domestic violence leave is set to be formally introduced following the publication of regulations setting out the rate of pay and guidance for employers by Women’s Aid. This form of time off was introduced as part of the Work-Life […]
3 years ago
Government’s five-day domestic violence leave plan criticised
The policy has inched closer to becoming law. Yesterday, the Irish Government introduced a new domestic violence leave policy to the committee stage in the Dáil. This proposed law would give survivors of domestic abuse five days of paid time off, and it would form part of the Work-Life Balance Bill. However, as it reaches […]
3 years ago
New Bill offers domestic violence survivors 5 days paid leave
These days can be used for those who experience abuse to attend court dates, medical appointments, and other family issues. The Irish Cabinet has approved the Work-Life Balance Bill, which will offer survivors of domestic abuse five days of paid leave. These days can be used for those who experience abuse to attend court dates, […]
4 years ago
Judge threatens to remove Johnny Depp fans for laughing during Amber Heard trial
The former couple’s legal battle is ongoing. The judge presiding over Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against Amber Heard is reportedly getting fed up with the former’s fans. During court proceedings on Monday, Judge Penney Azcarate threatened to throw courtroom attendees out for laughing as Depp was questioned by his own legal team in the $50 […]
4 years ago
Alyson Nelson’s children speak out on “much loved” mum after “abhorrent” murder
“Mum was robbed of her life under the cruellest of circumstances.” The children of 64-year-old Alyson Nelson have spoken out for the first time since their mum’s “abhorrent” murder. Ms Nelson, a retired nurse, was found stabbed at a property in the Victoria Avenue area of Whitehead in Northern Ireland on Saturday, April 16. Her […]
4 years ago