Is domestic violence being taken seriously enough in this country?

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Is domestic violence being taken seriously enough in this country?

Domestic violence is not being taken seriously enough’, that is the view of our next guest after a convicted murderer who tried to suffocate his wife received an 18-month suspended sentence. Cork Circuit Criminal Court heard that Marius Rucinskas repeatedly struck his wife, tore clumps of hair from her head and pulled off her eyelash extensions after a dispute arose. Joining us on the show this morning was domestic violence social worker with Cork’s Cuanlee refuge for women and children Caitriona O’Neill If you’ve been affected by any of the issues discussed there is support available. Women’s Aid: 1800 341 900 Safe Ireland: 1800 341 900 Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

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Is domestic violence being taken seriously enough in this country?