That's according to Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service.
Perpetrators of domestic violence are continuing to be side-lined and not being held accountable.
That's according to the CEO of Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service, Anne Clarke.
Her comments come in the wake of a report from the Irish Independent, which states plans for a domestic abuse register may be scrapped due to legal concerns.
Ms. Clarke says if a referendum was needed to introduce the register, many would support it:
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