S5 Ep6 Women, Safety & The Law

In this important and necessary episode of Healing Gals
Podcast, Molly sits down with well-known Irish solicitor Terry
Gorry to discuss how women are impacted by and navigate the Irish
justice system after experiencing abuse. This conversation offers
both legal insight and cultural context, shedding light on the
realities women face when seeking safety, protection, and justice.


Terry explains the different legal protections available to
women, including barring orders, protection orders and safety
orders, outlining what each means and when they may apply. He
speaks openly about the challenges women encounter when engaging
with the courts and the emotional and practical barriers that often
exist when attempting to leave abusive situations.The conversation
also explores wider societal issues, including the rise of the
manosphere and increasing male violence, and how these cultural
shifts are influencing attitudes towards women. Terry reflects on
how becoming a father to daughters deepened his awareness of
women’s lived experiences and shaped his understanding of gendered
harm.Molly and Terry discuss sexual harassment, including
harassment in the workplace, and Terry shares his experience taking
cases on behalf of women who have been sexually harassed. They also
delve into divorce and separation, highlighting what women need to
consider, how the courts approach access, the reality of so-called
deadbeat dads, maintenance obligations, and whether men can be
legally compelled to pay maintenance. The episode also touches on
Jenny’s Law and the case of Jason Poole, and why these issues
matter for women’s safety and legal reform in Ireland.Following the
interview, Molly reflects on how the government’s current housing
policies are keeping women trapped in unsafe and abusive
situations, challenging the narrative that women can simply leave.
She highlights how lack of housing options continues to force women
to choose between homelessness and harm, and why systemic change is
urgently needed.This episode is essential listening for women
navigating abuse, separation, or the Irish legal system, and for
anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how patriarchy, policy and
justice intersect in women’s lives. Support the PodcastThe
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