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.
Campaigner Louise O’Keefe urges stricter supervision on abuse redress efforts
Louise O’Keefe Calls for Stricter Oversight on Abuse Redress The Government has recently come under fire from Louise O’Keefe, a campaigner for the rights of child sex abuse victims in State-run schools. Ms O’Keefe won a case before the European Court of Human...A former teacher and judge, Gerard O’Brien misused his disability to sexually assault students
Gerard O’Brien found guilty of sexual assault and attempted rape A former judge and teacher (59-year-old Gerard O’Brien) who misused his disability to sexually assault students has been found guilty of attempted rape and eight counts of sexual assault. Of his six...Man who threatened to leak explicit photos of his ex jailed for 10 months
Man Sentenced for threatening to share explicit photos of ex-girlfriend A man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison, with 10 months suspended, after threatening to spread explicit videos and photos of his ex-girlfriend. To keep the identity of the victim...Dental Negligence Claims
Recognition of Dentists as Medical Practitioners Under the Medical Practitioners Act 2007, dentists are recognised as medical practitioners. This designation means they are held to the same high standards as other medical professionals and have a duty to perform...