Cops urged to aid those who come forward

6,267 incidents were reported in the six Dublin Garda districts (33%).

- BY LOUISE BURNE

NEARLY 19,500 domestic abuse incidents have been reported to gardai so far this year, shocking new figures have revealed.

Of these, one-third of the incidents were reported in Dublin.

However, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan also warned that this is not the full picture of domestic and gender-based violence incidents and gardai will provide more comprehensive data soon.

Labour's Marie Sherlock said gardai must ensure there are enough supports in place to support people who have been brave enough to contact them in the first instance.

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