Bad relationships now considered "domestic violence" in Ireland
On the topic of new legislation against "coercive control", Drivetime heard from a woman who went on a bad date with a man whom she learned was either very traditio…
Bad relationships now considered "domestic violence" in Ireland
On the topic of new legislation against "coercive control", Drivetime heard from a woman who went on a bad date with a man whom she learned was either very traditional or a control freak as he didn't want her pouring the wine.
After pursuing a deeper relationship with the man regardless, he subsequently fathered her child but she ultimately realised that he continued with this sort of behaviour which she didn't like. Charlie Flanagan told Drivetime that the man's behaviour would now be considered "domestic violence" under a new law against "coercive control" and the woman would be able to get the man barred from their home with a call to the gardaí.
She said she couldn't see a way out of the situation but the interviewer forgot to inform her that divorce is now legal in Ireland and if you have been cohabiting with a partner for three years whom you have had a child with, divorce laws apply regardless of whether you are married or not.
According to a statement by Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan, psychological abuse is now called "psychological violence" and having an argument over money with someone who you are in a relationship is now called "economic violence" — a term that is frequently associated with, or credited to, feminist theory. Notably lacking in his statement is any reference to male victims of psychological abuse from women.
https://merrionstreet.ie/en/News-Room...
In another RTÉ report people were told to contact Women's Aid if any of the issues discussed affected them. No group for men was mentioned.
https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2...
The director of Women’s Aid is calling for proper training and resources to enforce the coercive control element of the new Domestic Violence Act 2018.
https://www.invidio.us/watch?v=y6Ev8DC0V60
https://www.invidio.us/channel/UCgzyycFR6PEv-B90rAiFsQg
