Useful websites for the Republic of Ireland

Suggested websites offering support with:-

1. Practical advice and marriage breakdown: -

www.citizensinformation.ie full of practical advice on all sorts of includes particularly the section of problems in marriages, including mediation.

Citizens' Information also have a confidential lo-call phone line 1890-777-121, Monday to Friday 9am to 9 pm.

www.divorce.ie has a number of useful links but should carry a caveat that as well as providing lots of useful information, it is an advertising medium. The services advertised on the site are not exhaustive.

2. Domestic violence:-

www.cosc.ie is devoted to domestic violence ("cosc" is the Irish for "stop", in the sense of prohibit) The site includes an extensive list of local and national services accessible to both women and men who are experiencing domestic abuse. It includes contact details for refuges.

3. Legal aid :-

www.legalaidboard.ie for those who need legal advice but may be short of money.

4. Money advise:-

www.mabs.ie the money advice and budgeting service in Ireland, for those who find themselves in debt, or fear going into debt.