No Plans For New Domestic Violence Refuge In North Kildare In 2026

Monday, 8 December 2025 16:54

By Martin Osborne - Head Of News

That confirmation was given by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan in response to a question from Kildare North Fianna Fáil TD Naoise Ó Cearúil.

There are currently no plans to open a new domestic violence refuge space in North Kildare in 2026.

That confirmation was given by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan in response to a question from Kildare North Fianna Fáil TD Naoise Ó Cearúil.

The Minister said responsibility for accelerating refuge delivery lies with Cuan, the State agency set up to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.

He outlined national targets, saying 52 new family refuge units and 45 safe homes are to be delivered by the end of 2026, with a further 50 units under construction.

However, he confirmed that North Kildare is not included in those plans.

Domestic violence services in Kildare are currently provided by Teach Tearmainn, which operates four refuge units and two safe homes across the county.

The Minister said Cuan provided €915,000 in funding to Teach Tearmainn last year and has allocated provisional funding of €930,000 for 2025, with ongoing engagement planned to develop services.

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