The Justice Minister says the law is ready and waiting for those who carry out domestic violence.
A new advertising campaign has been launched by the government to reach out to victims, informing them services are still available throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
The ads attempt to show what it is like in a house that experiences domestic violence.
Minister Charlie Flanagan says courts are sitting - so barring orders can still be handed out to those who domestically abuse:
"The law is very much watching you too. While, of course, we are prioritising the victims - the law is very much prioritising the perpetrator.....the abuser."