""At the moment, the only service available in the region is a Forensic Medical Examination service in Limerick. This is not the same as a SATU and does not remotely provide the full range of care that victims need.""
""Individuals who attend the current service in Limerick and require follow‑up health checks after an assault must travel to Cork to receive that care. It is totally unacceptable that people must travel for hours for basic care.""
""If there were a SATU in the region, people could access care without having to take that step straight away. SATUs provide responsive, patient-centred care for people of all genders and gender identities aged 14 years and over who have experienced rape or sexual assault.""
""Currently, there are six Sexual Assault Treatment Units across the country. The Fianna Fáil TD posed a further parliamentary question to the Minister, aiming to highlight the 'urgency' in setting up a SATU in the region.""
A local politician has proposed Nenagh as a site for a new Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) in the Mid-West. Currently, victims must travel to Limerick for forensic medical examinations and then to Cork for follow-up care, which is inadequate. The proposed SATU would allow victims to access comprehensive care without needing to contact the gardaí first. SATUs offer patient-centered care, medical support, and the option to store forensic evidence. The Health Minister confirmed there are no current plans for a SATU in Limerick, despite the urgent need.
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