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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A 54-year-old man has been charged with attacking an elderly woman at Sonas Nursing Home on Ballymahon Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Peter Keaney was required to appear at Athlone District Court this week following the incident that occurred on Monday night.
Mr. Keaney, of Hillside Close, Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, was accompanied by his assigned solicitor, Mark Cooney. Mr Cooney was successful in securing a psychiatric assessment and report for the accused.
During the hearing, Judge Bernadette Owens inquired about a bail application. Sergeant Paul McNally stated that no bail was requested and sought a one-week custody remand. He also indicated that the Gardai would object to any future bail applications.
Mr. Keaney has not yet decided whether to seek bail. Judge Owens clarified that any bail application would require 48 hours’ notice. The DPP ordered Mr. Keaney to appear at the Court again on 8 May for directions and has been remanded in custody.
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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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