€176,232 to strengthen DSGBV services in Mayo

Minister Alan Dillon TD has welcomed funding for two Mayo-based organisations as part of a national allocation of €3.2 million to strengthen domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) services across Ireland.

Under this allocation, Mayo Rape Crisis Centre will receive €165,168 and Safe Ireland (Mayo Women’s Support Services) will receive €11,064.

The announcement was made by the Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan, following a targeted funding call by Cuan, the national agency for DSGBV.

Minister Alan Dillon said, “I am delighted to see these two Mayo organisations receiving this vital funding. Mayo Rape Crisis Centre and Safe Ireland provide essential supports to victims of sexual and domestic violence and abuse in communities right across our county.

This allocation demonstrates the Government’s commitment to ensuring service providers can expand key supports for those in need. It will help deliver more counselling, improved access for marginalised groups, and enhanced training for staff and boards working in this critical area.”

Nationally, the €3.2 million allocation will fund training and capacity building for boards and staff (€600,000 across 66 services), counselling services for adolescents (€751,000 to sexual violence services), targeted services for marginalised groups (€1.1 million to 26 services), access to perpetrator programmes (€352,000), and enhancements to national helplines (€266,000).

This investment will result in over 1,100 staff receiving additional training, 5,484 victims and survivors accessing more services and appointments, and 167 individuals engaging with offender programmes.

Minister Dillon added, “Today’s announcement is a clear signal that we are prioritising the safety and wellbeing of victims and survivors. These funds will strengthen local services in Mayo and ensure that help is available when and where it is needed most.”