The offence became a crime in 2019.
People in only five counties have faced prosecution for coercive control in nearly three years.
The offence became a crime in 2019.
Coercive control is controlling, coercive and threatening behaviour by a partner and has fallen under the Domestic Violence Act for just under three years.
The DPP has decided to prosecute only 21 people for the offence since January 2019 - the suspects are in Offaly, Dublin, Donegal, Meath and Monaghan.
Barry Ward is a criminal barrister and Fine Gael senator says the new figures are disappointing:
Noeline Blackwell, from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, says the offence was always going to be a 'slow burner' when it comes to court cases:
There have been only two convictions since the law was introduced - relating to offences in Donegal and Monaghan.
Laois 10k Run and Family Fun Day Returns This Sunday
Fianna Fail Councillor Elected Tullamore Cathaoirleach
Outgoing Chair Of Offaly County Council Elected Birr Cathaoirleach
Midlands Showing Fast Growth In Mortgages For First Time Buyers
Plans For Major Laois Redevelopment Delayed
Enterprise Minister Expresses Concern Over Ticket Website Liquidation
Builders Behind Midlands Solar Farm Scoop Up Award For Construction Excellence
Laois TD Highlights Four Year Wait For Neurological Assessments
40 New Jobs On The Way To Laois
Westmeath Psychotherapist Warns Of Gambling Addictions
Katie Taylor Fight In Croke Park Sold Out
Sunshine Is On The Way For The Midlands
SIPTU Call For 'Full Answers' On Midlands College Closure
Westmeath Community Project Launching Strategic Plan Today
New Road Safety Campaign For Midlands Summer Events
Former Laois-Offaly Garda Sergeant Joins Muintir Na Tíre
Laois Accused Told Gardaí He Hit Deer After Fatal Collision
Business Leaders Meeting In Laois
Midlands Landscaper Granted Bail In Drug Case
Laois Leisure Centre Calls Gardaí Over Group's "Disgraceful Behaviour"