‘Always Here’ aims to increase awareness of pathways to safety and supports available.
Christmas and New Year is a tough time for some, when reports of domestic abuse can escalate.
Rollout of campaign being led by Cuan, the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency.
The importance of ‘Always Here’; the awareness raising campaign on pathways to safety and supports available to victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is now being highlighted.
The campaign will run over Christmas and into January; a time when reports of domestic abuse in particular can increase, and it encourages victims to reach out for help and to report what has happened or is happening to them.
The central message is that when someone takes that brave step to seek help – from state agencies such as An Garda Síochána and the Court Service or from any of the vital organisations in the community and voluntary sectors that work with victims – that they will be listened to, they will be taken seriously and they will be given the support they need.
New figures from the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB) show that there has been a 9% increase in the number of contacts to Gardai in relation to domestic violence this year. It is noted that both domestic violence and sexual violence are crimes that had traditionally been under-reported, and that significant work is now being done to increase reporting, including through awareness campaigns.
The “Always Here“ campaign website – alwayshere.ie – has information on national helplines for both men and women subjected to domestic and sexual violence. It has an interactive map where people can find local services in their county.
It also has information on supports for people who are under 18, and for older people and those with disabilities, as well as practical information on how to make a safety plan or what happens in a criminal trial.
“Always Here” is a key action under the Protection Pillar of the Third National Strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Now in its second year, this campaign is being managed by Cuan, the new DSGBV Agency, established in early 2024.
Dr. Stephanie O’Keeffe, CEO of Cuan said: “At this time of year, more than ever, it is important that we make sure that those who need help and support can find it. This is why we in Cuan are proud to be rolling out the Always Here campaign over the holiday season, as well as working with our partners on developing further campaign elements for rollout later in 2025. Behind the “Always Here” message are the people delivering the services that we are signposting – the people answering the phone on the helplines, those who will accompany someone to a sexual assault treatment unit, members of An Garda Síochána latter responding to reports of domestic violence, and many more. I would like to acknowledge the commitment and dedication of all those who will be supporting victims and survivors of DSGBV during these weeks and beyond. Thank you for always being here.”
The campaign is running across TV, national and local radio, in press, digital and social media, in cinemas and on a major out-of-home campaign on billboards and digital screens throughout Ireland. The campaign also focuses on targeting people in spaces such as in GP waiting rooms, pharmacies, in pubs, on buses or where they do their shopping. It also focuses on people living in Ireland but using media in other languages.
Food Safety Authority Of Ireland (FSAI) warn of recall of Dunnes Stores Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese, Rocket and Cranberry Quiche, produced with cheese from Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Alert Summary dated Wednesday, 18 December 2024.
Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2024.62 (Update 1) Product Identification: Dunnes Stores Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese, Rocket & Cranberry Quiche; pack size: 800g Batch Code: All batches and expiry dates. Country Of Origin: Ireland
Message: Further to FSAI food alerts 2024.62, 2024.58 and 2024.59, Dunnes Stores is recalling all batches of its Dunnes Stores Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese, Rocket & Cranberry Quiche containing cheese produced by Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required:
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the affected quiches.
Alert Summary dated Wednesday, today December 18th 2024.
Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2024.62 Product Identification: Please see table below. Batch Code: All pack sizes, all batch codes and all expiry dates. Country Of Origin: Ireland
Message: Further to FSAI food alerts 2024.58 and 2024.59, the cheese products listed below are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
St. Killian Carrigbyrne Farmhouse Baking Camembert
IE 1915 EC
Wicklow St. Kevin Brie
IE 1915 EC
SuperValu Signature Tastes Wicklow Bán Brie
IE 1915 EC
Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese
IE 1949 EC
Sheridans Cheesemongers Drunken Saint Cheese
IE 1949 EC
Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required:Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers: Wholesalers/Distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated cheeses and provide a point-of-sale recall notice. Caterers should not use the implicated cheeses. Retailers are requested to remove the implicated cheeses from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated cheeses.
Food Safety Authority Of Ireland warn of recall of batches of O’Halleran Family Farm Free Range Eggs, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Alert Summary dated Saturday, December 14th 2024
Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2024.60 Product Identification: O’Halleran Family Farm Free Range Eggs Batch Code: This only applies to packs with the egg producer number 1 IE N01, with the following Best Before Dates; 03/12/2024; 10/12/2024; 17/12/2024; 24/12/2024 and 31/12/2024. Country Of Origin: Longford, Ireland.
Message:
O’Halleran Family Farm is recalling the above batches of their Free Range Eggs due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.
Nature Of Danger: People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
Action Required: Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers: Retailers, including market stalls and online retailers, are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Caterers/restaurants/cafes are requested to cease using the implicated batches immediately.
Wholesalers are requested to withdraw and recall the implicated batches from their customers and instruct them to display recall notices at point-of-sale. Wholesalers must notify their inspector of any onward distribution of the implicated batches.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Warn of the recall of a batch of Chrissy’s Cookies & Cream Cheesecake, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Alert Summary dated Saturday, December 14th 2024.
Category 1: For Action. Alert Notification: 2024.61. Product Identification: Chrissy’s Cookies & Cream Cheesecake. Batch Code: Batch 337 with a use by date of 19.12.24. Country Of Origin: Kerry, Ireland.
Message:Chrissy’s Cheesecakes is recalling the above batch of their Cookies & Cream Cheesecake due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
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