The High Court has determined that the State’s inadequate housing provisions for male asylum seekers constitute a breach of their fundamental right to human dignity. This landmark ruling, initiated by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, highlights the severe impact of homelessness on vulnerable individuals. Despite the State’s defence citing resource constraints, the court emphasised that human rights obligations must be met.
Derry O’Rourke, a former Irish swim coach with a history of sexual crimes, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of a young girl between 1989 and 1990. Despite his attempts to claim innocence, O’Rourke was found guilty of multiple offences, with the judge condemning him as a “serial child abuser.” The courageous victim, who was only 13 at the time, detailed the traumatic impact of his actions in court.
A long-time SVP volunteer has been suspended after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman seeking aid. The incident occurred during a coffee meeting, leading to a Garda investigation.
Abuse survivor sees father sentenced to 13 years 69-year-old Patrick Honan of Doonbeg, Co Clare, has been jailed for the sexual abuse of his daughter Noreen, which spanned over 13 years. Honan, who was found guilty of 48 sample charges, including 25 counts of rape and...
Seeking justice: Mother of suicide victim Milly Tuomey settles lawsuit Fiona Tuomey, the mother of 11-year-old Milly Tuomey, who died by suicide, has settled the lawsuit she launched following her daughter’s death in 2016. Mrs Tuomey claimed her daughter was failed by...
Dentist Anne Hahessy faces over 1,500 complaints amid regulatory scrutiny Newly released data shows that out of the more than 2,000 complaints lodged against dentists in the past four years, over 1,500 were related to one practitioner. Anne Hahessy, the practitioner...
Hospital liabilities to surpass €4bn amid calls for transparency The outstanding liability of Irish hospitals for accidents will likely surpass €4bn this June when fresh figures are to be published. These accidents include infant injury claims and slips and falls in...
Maternal death and post-partum haemorrhage: A growing concern in Ireland The post-mortem of a woman who died in St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, hours after giving birth has indicated that she suffered a massive internal haemorrhage. The death of Tracey Fitzpatrick is...
