Emergency Services
If you need emergency services call 112 or 999. When your call is answered you will speak to an operator who will ask you which service you require, that is, Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade or Coast Guard.
In Ireland, the police service is called An Garda Síochána (also commonly referred to as the Gardaí). They have responsibility for carrying out all policing and security functions in Ireland, and their role includes; assisting victims of crime, crime prevention, community engagement, crime investigation and road safety.
For non-emergency or general enquiries, contact your nearest and/or local Garda Station. Telephone numbers for all Garda stations and key offices are available at Garda Stations Directory on www.garda.ie
How to report a crime:
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Domestic and child abuse www.garda.ie/en/crime/domestic-abuse
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Sexual crime www.garda.ie/en/crime/sexual-crime
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Human trafficking www.garda.ie/en/crime/human-trafficking
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Assault www.garda.ie/en/crime/assaults
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Hate crime www.garda.ie/en/crime/hate-crime , Hate Crime Leaflet (garda.ie) ; For more information and for Hate Crime Leaflets available in 18 languages visit: Garda National Diversity Integration (garda.ie)
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Racism - all racist incidents, including crime, discrimination in access to goods and services, racism and hate speech online, can be reported in confidence to iReport.ie.
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Burglary and theft www.garda.ie/en/crime/burglary-theft
Child Protection
Tusla
Tusla provides a range of supports for children and families across the continuum of support.
Where there is a Child Protection concern, Children First guidance must be followed, and Tusla’s usual referral pathways utilised.
To discuss or report a concern, you can contact Duty Social Work by phone, during office hours, Monday to Friday on (061) 588688;
Any concern in relation to children out of hours should be reported to: An Garda Siochanna Tel: 112 or 999: Station Directory - Garda
Supports
Women's Aid
Women’s Aid is a national organisation working to stop domestic violence against women and children. The Women's Aid helpline 1800 341 900 operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and provides support and information to callers experiencing abuse from intimate partners: www.womensaid.ie
The Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline can offer support in over 200 languages through their Telephone Interpretation Service.
If you would like to speak to them using the Telephone Interpretation Service call the Helpline on 1800 341 900 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week):
Tell them what language you speak.
They will ask you to hold. This process takes a few minutes.
They will connect you with an interpreter.
The interpreter will then help you to speak to them in your own language.
This service is free and confidential.
Rape Crisis
Rape Crisis Help where you will find information about the professional support and the choices available to survivors of sexual violence. You may also want to call for information and support. 24 Hour Helpline 1800 778888.
This National Helpline can now provide support in more than 200 languages from 8am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday (except holidays) thru telephone interpreting service and it works the same way as describe above. To read more or to access leaflets in different languages please visit The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre website.
Limerick Based Supports
Rape Crisis Midwest
Rape Crisis Midwest is open to men and women who have survived any form of sexual violence whether it happened in their childhood some years ago or more recently.
Address: Phoenix House, Punch's Close
Rosbrien Road, Limerick
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Freephone: 1800311511
Email: info@rapecrisis.ie
ADAPT
ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services refuge has 14 self-contained apartments, which provide emergency accommodation both day and night, 7 days a week to women in abusive relationships. You can call the staff at ADAPT anytime 24 hours a day to discuss your situation and they will help you to think about what is the best option for you.
Address: ADAPT House,
Rosbrien,
Limerick
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Freephone: 1800 200 504
Email: info@adaptservices.ie
Doras
Doras provides a Migrant Victim Support (MVS) service from its Limerick city office, which provides dedicated support and assistance to all migrants that have been victims of crime, including but not limited to; domestic abuse, sexual crime, gender-based violence, human trafficking (sexual exploitation, enforced labour, enforced criminality), hate crime, racism, female genital mutilation (FGM), fraud, burglary, harassment, cybercrime, armed robbery, homicide, etc.
The migrant victim support team can be reached on:
- 24-hour Victim Support Helpline 083 0086391
- Email: mvs@doras.org