by Coleman Legal LLP | Nov 29, 2018 | Childhood Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse Law, Sexual Assault
Update on Sexual Abuse Allegations in Scouting IrelandChildren’s Minister, Katherine Zappone, stated yesterday that there have been an additional 80 people who have contacted the Scouts helpline within the last week. The Minister also added that she will get a...
by Coleman Legal LLP | Nov 22, 2018 | Childhood Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse Law, Sexual Assault
Sexual Abuse Allegations in Scouting Ireland As with any profession involving the care of children, Scouting Ireland must adhere to strict guidelines regarding Garda vetting of volunteers, both senior and junior, to ensure the safety of the children in their care. In...
by Coleman Legal LLP | Aug 27, 2018 | Other Categories
The final Report of retired Judge Iarfhlaith O’Neill in respect of sexual abuse of children in Irish schools is expected within the next fortnight. The obligation to compensate abused children arose on foot of a European Court of Human Rights decision given in...
by Coleman Legal LLP | Aug 2, 2018 | Transvaginal Mesh
This is not a ‘ban’ but rather a ‘pause’ On the 24th July 2018, The Minister for Health Simon Harris TD announced that his Department’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) requested the Health Service Executive (HSE) to pause the use of all procedures involving...
by Coleman Legal LLP | Jul 25, 2018 | Transvaginal Mesh
Vaginal Mesh Implants are now temporarily banned in the UK Earlier this month, the UK government accepted a recommendation to temporarily ban vaginal mesh implants for women in England who are suffering from urinary incontinence. It was concluded by the...
