The call is being made by the local Domestic Abuse Service.
A domestic violence service is trying to secure a refuge facility for County Laois.
At the moment, the Laois Domestic Abuse Service provides a midweek day service, supplying information, accompaniment to court and counselling.
But it says victims of domestic violence need overnight accomodation to escape abusive situations in an emergency.
Marna Carroll from Laois Domestic Abuse Service says a 24 hour refuge centre is needed:
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