Derry O’Rourke, a former Irish swim coach, has been convicted of child sexual abuse for the fourth time. The 78-year-old was found guilty of raping and indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl 35 years ago.
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.
Former DUP Leader faces historical sexual offence charges Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, has appeared at Newry Magistrates’ Court to respond to charges of historical sexual offences. The 61-year-old was taken into custody and formally charged at the end of...
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...
