Funding for an organisation that collects data on sexual violence in Ireland has been secured until the end of the year.
The Rape Crisis Network of Ireland said Minister for Health James Reilly had agreed to extend its funding until December 31st pending a review.
The network had been threatened with closure following a decision by the Health Service Executive to cut its core funding of about €270,000 a year.
The network, which was set up in 1985, collates data from all 15 rape crisis centres across the State, develops policies for the centres and provides training for support staff