In 2025, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) recorded the busiest year in its 47-year history, with growth across every frontline service. The organisation publishes its annual report and outlines the unprecedented levels of demand met by its teams.

• Dublin Rape Crisis Centre National Helpline had 23,955 contacts in 2025, the highest ever recorded
• 838 people supported in therapy, up 31.5% on 2024 and up almost 70% over two years
• 7,270 therapy appointments delivered, compared with 5,800 in 2024
• Over 500 accompaniments at Sexual Assault Treatment Unit and 350 accompaniments in Garda and court settings

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, said: “Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Annual Report for 2025 highlights both the scale of the challenge we continue to face to combat sexual violence as well as the extraordinary work being done by DRCC to support survivors and victims. “The figures are stark, with DRCC’s helpline recording its highest ever number of contacts last year. The Report also points to a society more open to talking about sexual violence and survivors and victims more confident in coming forward seeking support. “I commend the DRCC leadership team, staff and volunteers for their tireless work and commitment. I also want to acknowledge the courage of every survivor who reaches out for support, often for the first time. “I remain firmly committed to continue strengthening services and legislation, supporting survivors, and driving lasting cultural change so we achieve zero tolerance for domestic, sexual and gender based violence in Irish society.”

PDF page 14: Among all our clients, rape was the most frequently cited form of sexual violence, at 57% of clients (see Table 9). One in 20 of our therapy clients had been raped by an intimate partner or spouse, and a further 4% disclosed drug-facilitated rape.