Dianne Willmore, who passed from mesothelioma in 2009, won a landmark £240,000 case, holding Knowsley Borough Council liable for her asbestos exposure during school. Her case prompted legal and financial ramifications for local authorities nationwide, leading to increased awareness and changes in asbestos-related negligence proceedings.
Shane Flynn, 35, owner of a Mullingar clinic, was convicted of sexual assault after inappropriately touching a client seeking back pain relief. The investigation also revealed 18 hours of footage showing Flynn secretly filming 35 women during massages, raising further concerns about his conduct and abuse of trust within his practice.
Naveed Rana, a Dublin taxi driver, was sentenced to five and a half years for the assault of an 18-year-old woman after a night out. The court heard how Rana took advantage of the victim’s trust, driving erratically and assaulting her before being apprehended due to her quick actions in reporting the incident to Gardaí.
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Mr. Anthony O’ Brien a former sergeant who served in the Irish Defence Forces for over 20 years has alleged he was sexually assaulted in the 1980s by a Defence Forces Officer. Mr. O’ Brien shared details of the alleged assault online and subsequently has been contacted by both men and women who claim to have been assaulted or harassed during their time in the Defence Forces. Mr. O’Brien is aware of numerous cases where it is alleged that members of the Defence Forces have abused their rank for a sexual favour.
Allegations of sexual abuse have also been made by Mr. James Daly, who has been a member of the Irish Defence Forces for over 30 years. Mr. Daly claims the sexual abuse took place in the 1980s when he was between 17 and 18. He claims he was abused by two men, both of superior rank.
In 2005 Mr. Daly made a statement to the Gardai regarding the alleged abuse. Following his statement, Gardai interviewed the alleged abusers but the Director of Public Prosecutions opted not to prosecute due to a lack of evidence. Mr. Daly has since endeavoured to access the files relating to his case, but the Defence Forces have said certain files are missing.
The Department of Defence has issued a statement, in relation to the allegations of abuse, in which Minster Coveney urged “anyone with information of alleged criminality to present that information to An Garda Síochána”
Shane Flynn, 35, owner of a Mullingar clinic, was convicted of sexual assault after inappropriately touching a client seeking back pain relief. The investigation also revealed 18 hours of footage showing Flynn secretly filming 35 women during massages, raising further concerns about his conduct and abuse of trust within his practice.
Naveed Rana, a Dublin taxi driver, was sentenced to five and a half years for the assault of an 18-year-old woman after a night out. The court heard how Rana took advantage of the victim’s trust, driving erratically and assaulting her before being apprehended due to her quick actions in reporting the incident to Gardaí.
Pat Murphy, a 34-year-old father, died after a ruptured artery went undiagnosed at Cork University Hospital. Despite suffering severe chest pains, he faced a nine-hour wait for a CT scan, delayed further by a malfunctioning machine. His family claims this delay contributed to his tragic death.
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