Anthony Mockler, a Kildare man, receives an 11-year prison term for a vicious attack on his ex-partner, leaving her permanently scarred. Despite a history of violence, he faces stringent conditions upon release.
Peter Keaney, 54, faces charges for attacking an elderly woman at Sonas Nursing Home, Athlone. He appeared in court, accompanied by his solicitor, seeking a psychiatric assessment.
Jim Harmon, a former scout leader, was sentenced to six years and eight months for sexually assaulting five boys in Clare and Limerick during the 1970s and 1980s.
CAMHS Denial Rates Rise: Over half of referred children denied access in some regions Over half of the children and adolescents referred to their local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are being denied access in certain regions of the country. The...
Review of subgaleal haemorrhage cases at University Hospital Galway commences The Irish Independent reported today on the commencement of a review of maternity deliveries at University Hospital Galway. The review is being carried out at the request of the Saolta Women...
Fresh data reveals that since 2018, over 3,000 patients have lost their lives as a result of incidents within the HSE. Newly released data by the HSE has documented over 480,000 incidents with the potential to cause harm across hospitals and community healthcare units...
Settlement in Rockwell College sexual abuse claim The Spiritan Congregation has agreed to settle Derek McCarthy’s (58) sexual abuse claim four years after it was initiated. The settlement was agreed upon at a meeting last week at the Four Courts in Dublin and will...
McDonald’s to investigate workplace abuse claims following employee’s rape McDonald’s UK and Ireland CEO Alistair Macrow has confirmed that the organisation will launch an investigation into claims that a former employee, Ciara Mangan (28), was the victim of...
