That's according to Athlone-based group, Safe Ireland.
Safe Ireland says there's likely to be further increases in the number of domestic violence cases sent forward for prosecution.
According to Freedom of Information figures, the DPP received 465 files from gardaí relating to domestic violence in 2019 and pursued prosecutions in 249 of those cases.
In 2020, there were 872 files referred to the DPP with 495 sent forward for trial.
Marie Hainsworth from Donegal Domestic Violence Services says many women contacting its helpline are in desperate situations due to the impact of Covid lockdowns:
Caroline Counihan from Safe Ireland, which is based in Athlone, says the Gardai's efforts to help victims appear to be working:
Find out more at safeireland.ie.
Laois Gardaí Concerned For Missing Woman
Gardaí Searching For Missing Laois Teenager
Man In His 90s Dies In Laois Crash
Offaly Prize Bonds Holder Wins €500k
BNM Workshop Reunion Taking Place In Offaly Tomorrow
ICTU Reminds Employees Of The Right To Disconnect
Laois Town To Host Famine Commemoration Event
Plans For Billion Euro Data Centre In Westmeath Face New Appeal
Westmeath Councillor Advocates For More Remote Working Hubs
Midlands Homelessness On The Rise
Hundreds Without Power In Westmeath
Westmeath Domestic Abuse Support Service Reports Rise In Cases
Laois TD Highlights GP Gap
Call Made For 'Cost Of Disability Payment' in Budget 2027
Offaly Coffee Shop Listed Among Top 100 In Europe
Man To Stand Trial Over Midlands Tasering Accusation
Another Report Underlines Midlands House Price Inflation
Midlands Braced For Severe Thunderstorms
Sustainable Livestock Village Programme Launched For Tullamore Show
Offaly Woman Named National Carer Of The Year