The Scoping Inquiry has revealed close to 2,400 allegations of historical sexual abuse in religious-run schools across Ireland. The report, detailing the abuse inflicted on thousands of children, calls for a full Commission of Investigation and urges the government to consider financial redress for survivors.
In a landmark UK settlement, three major pelvic mesh manufacturers have agreed to a multi-million pound payout for over 100 women suffering severe complications from transvaginal mesh implants. Despite the settlement, the companies deny liability, leaving thousands of other victims still seeking justice.
A Leitrim family of seven has been granted permission to proceed with a judicial review against the county council after it deemed their mould-infested home did not render them homeless, sparking a legal battle over emergency housing rights.
Mother wins £575,000 compensation for childbirth injuries Following a five-year legal battle, Amy Stead, a mother from Wrexham, has been awarded over £575,000 in compensation for injuries sustained during childbirth. After enduring an almost three-year journey of...
Kildare man sentenced to 11 years for brutal assault on ex-partner A Kildare man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after he permanently injured his ex-partner in a “ferocious assault”. The assault took place after the attacker, Anthony Mockler, of Station Road,...
Athlone Man charged with assaulting elderly woman at nursing home 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...
Former scout leader receives prison sentence for child abuse This week at Ennis Circuit Court, Judge Francis Comerford imposed a six-year and eight-month prison sentence on a former scout leader convicted of sexually assaulting five young boys. Jim Harmon (scout...
Former DUP Leader faces historical sexual offence charges Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, has appeared at Newry Magistrates’ Court to respond to charges of historical sexual offences. The 61-year-old was taken into custody and formally charged at the end of...