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Safety · Ireland
Updated September 2026

🆘 I am experiencing violence at home — where do I get help now?

Direct answer

You are not alone and there is a way out. Women's Aid — 1800 341 900 / Men's Aid (1800 341 900) is the confidential helpline for Ireland — free, day and night, for you or for someone you are worried about; they arrange shelter, legal help and a safety plan, and nothing happens without your consent. In immediate danger, An Garda Síochána (garda.ie) — the police can remove the violent person from the home and issue a barring order the same day in most EU countries. Crime Victims Helpline — 116 006 (116 006) supports you afterwards, free, with the report, the court and the practical side.

Call firstWomen's Aid — 1800 341 900 / Men's Aid
Report toAn Garda Síochána
If that failsCrime Victims Helpline — 116 006

🗣️ What to say

"I am [being hurt / threatened] by my [partner / family member] at [address]. [I am in danger now / I am safe for the moment.] I would like to talk about my options — shelter, a protection order, and what happens if I report it."

🪜 Step by step

  1. Safe firstIf you can, go to a neighbour, a friend, a shop. Take your phone and ID if it is safe to.
  2. Call Women's Aid — 1800 341 900 / Men's AidAnytime. They listen, they do not push, and they know every option in your area.
  3. Danger now: An Garda SíochánaPolice can bar the violent person from the home for days or weeks without you having to leave.
  4. Evidence, when safePhotos of injuries, a doctor's note, dated messages, witnesses. Useful later; never a condition for help.
  5. Afterwards: Crime Victims Helpline — 116 006Free support through the report, protection orders, housing and money. You decide the pace.

📇 All contacts

Women's Aid — 1800 341 900 / Men's AidFree, confidential, 24/7; refuges and safety ordersDomestic violence📞 1800 341 900🔗 www.womensaid.ie
An Garda SíochánaReport at any station or via the Garda websiteAlways — you need the PULSE reference for the bank🔗 www.garda.ie/en/crime/fraud
Crime Victims Helpline — 116 006Free victim support, information on the process, compensation tribunalAfter any crime📞 116 006🔗 crimevictimshelpline.ie
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre — 1800 77 8888 / Sexual Assault Treatment UnitsSupport and forensic care after sexual violence, no report neededAnytime📞 1800 77 8888🔗 www.drcc.ie
Legal Aid Board / FLACCivil legal aid on low income; free legal advice clinics (FLAC)When you cannot afford a solicitor📞 0818 615 200🔗 www.legalaidboard.ie

❓ Frequently asked

Will they take my children away?

The aim of every service is to keep you and the children safe together. Talking to the helpline is not a report to child protection.

I have no income of my own

Shelters are free; emergency financial help and housing priority exist for victims. The helpline arranges it.

My residence permit depends on my partner

Victims of domestic violence have a separate right to stay in most EU countries. Ask the helpline for a specialised legal adviser — leaving does not mean deportation.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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