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 

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