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New Fund For People Fleeing Domestic Abuse Launched.

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It's to help with practical costs, such as phone credit and temporary accommodation.

A new fund to support those escaping domestic abuse is being launched today.

The national fund, led by Safe Ireland, will help women with practical costs, such as phone credit and temporary accommodation.

€350,000 already been donated to the fund by the tech company Airbnb.

Mary McDermott, CEO of Safe Ireland, says any woman can become the victim of abuse

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