Sir, - 1991 Census: 55,000 people were affected by marital breakdown. 1996 Census: 95,000 people were affected by marital breakdown.
In 1997, the Year of Divorce, the Year of the Celtic Tiger, our organisation, along with others in our field, experienced a 6.5 per cent reduction in funding from the Department of Equality and Law Reform.
Does anyone remember the debate surrounding the referendum on divorce and the numerous assurances given for the support of marriage? Promises are one thing. The above facts paint a different picture. - Yours, etc.,
From Ruth Barror
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Chief Executive Officer, Marriage and Relationship Counselling Services, Grafton Street, Dublin 2.