RTE Investigates and the Sunday Independent carried out a joint investigation into claims of unwanted and inappropriate sexual advances experienced by female footballers in the 1990s at the hands of FAI coaches.
An Garda Siochana is investigating allegations of unwanted sexual advances by two former soccer coaches in the 1990s, following a collaborative investigation by the Sunday Independent and RTE.
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...
Jesuit Priest Joseph Marmion accused of abuse Joseph Marmion, a former teacher and priest in the Jesuit Order, has been the subject of 93 complaints alleging emotional, physical and sexual abuse of young boys in his care. Forty-five of these allegations were sexual in...
Temple Street Children’s Hospital review expanded The release of an independent review of spinal surgeries at Temple Street Children’s Hospital has been pushed back after 17 new “cases of concern” were identified. The UK expert Selvadurai...
Galway University Hospital apologises for newborn’s tragic death Galway University Hospital has issued an apology to the parents of Baby Chelsie McDonagh, who died five months after being born “head first” onto the floor. The incident occurred when Valerie McDonagh,...
Galway woman awarded €100,000 for defective dental treatment A 60-year-old woman, employed as a preschool assistant in Galway, has been awarded nearly €100,000 by the High Court in compensation for complications from negligent dental work. The claim was filed against...
