Gardai have received 49,250 domestic abuse reports so far in 2022 - a 9% increase on the same time last year.
Shock figures also show that since 2020, the incidents of coercive control being recorded has risen steadily with a total of 481. However, An Garda Siochana said officers are now better prepared to deal with this issue, as the vast majority have undergone crucial training in the area.
A spokesman added: “Under Operation Faoiseamh, the vulnerable and victims of abuse, will continue to receive the highest priority response from An Garda Siochana.”
