The CAMHS in North Kerry review, expected to finish by early 2024, has now been delayed until 2025, causing frustration among families. Only 300 cases are being examined, leaving many without answers as delays mount. Families and advocates are calling for an expanded review and quicker resolution to the alleged harm caused by the service.
The Scoping Inquiry report revealed 590 allegations of sexual abuse in special schools, disproportionately affecting vulnerable children. The abuse spanned 17 special schools, with over 190 abusers implicated. Institutions like Lota and Holy Family School were key sites of abuse. Survivors of abuse in special schools are encouraged to seek confidential support.
An Garda Síochána has received more than 160 reports of historical sexual abuse in religious-run schools since launching a public appeal. The reports follow the release of the Scoping Inquiry, which uncovered nearly 3,000 claims of abuse. Survivors are encouraged to contact Gardaí, who have assured privacy and support throughout the investigation process.
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On the 30th September Mr. Justice Hogan gave Judgment in the case of Millar & anor v. Financial Services Ombudsman, [2014] IEHC.
The Court found that the Ombudsman made a serious and significant error, or a series of errors, in determining that the Plaintiffs should not succeed in their claim against Danske Bank, over its variable mortgage rates. Hogan J. remitted the case to the Ombudsman for a fresh determination that would not be ‘inconsistent with [this] Judgement’.
The case centred on a number of mortgages taken out with Danske Bank (formerly National Irish Bank) by the Plaintiffs in 2005 at the standard variable rate. The loans had been fully serviced throughout. The Plaintiffs’ case was that Danske Bank had increased the variable rate payable by the Plaintiffs at a time when interest rates were at an all time low. The Plaintiffs contended that their mortgage agreements with the Bank required the Bank to adjust their standard variable rate in accordance with the general interest rate available from time to time. The Ombudsman held that the Bank did not have to have regard to the ‘general market interest rates, but rather could asses its own ‘market conditions’ and adjust the interest rate accordingly. The Ombudsman further held that the Bank did not have to disclose the basis for its assessment of ‘market conditions’.
In delivering Judgment, the Court was critical of the Ombudsman’s decision in a number of respects, pointing out, amongst others, that (a) if the Ombudsman’s decision was correct, it would mean that the interest rate could be varied by the Bank, by reference to special factors, that the bank was not obliged to disclose so that customers would have to accept it at face value, (b) the Ombudsman’s remit is to have regard to wider principles than the substantive law of contract.
In rejecting the Ombudsman’s decision, the Court has opened the door to distressed mortgage holders who have, until now, had their claims of unfair practices by the banks rejected by the Ombudsman.
http://www.courts.ie/Judgments.nsf/0/8869D07E6601DFD480257D66004ED374.
EOIN McGLINCHEY
The Scoping Inquiry report revealed 590 allegations of sexual abuse in special schools, disproportionately affecting vulnerable children. The abuse spanned 17 special schools, with over 190 abusers implicated. Institutions like Lota and Holy Family School were key sites of abuse. Survivors of abuse in special schools are encouraged to seek confidential support.
An Garda Síochána has received more than 160 reports of historical sexual abuse in religious-run schools since launching a public appeal. The reports follow the release of the Scoping Inquiry, which uncovered nearly 3,000 claims of abuse. Survivors are encouraged to contact Gardaí, who have assured privacy and support throughout the investigation process.
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.
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