Dianne Willmore, who passed from mesothelioma in 2009, won a landmark £240,000 case, holding Knowsley Borough Council liable for her asbestos exposure during school. Her case prompted legal and financial ramifications for local authorities nationwide, leading to increased awareness and changes in asbestos-related negligence proceedings.
Shane Flynn, 35, owner of a Mullingar clinic, was convicted of sexual assault after inappropriately touching a client seeking back pain relief. The investigation also revealed 18 hours of footage showing Flynn secretly filming 35 women during massages, raising further concerns about his conduct and abuse of trust within his practice.
Naveed Rana, a Dublin taxi driver, was sentenced to five and a half years for the assault of an 18-year-old woman after a night out. The court heard how Rana took advantage of the victim’s trust, driving erratically and assaulting her before being apprehended due to her quick actions in reporting the incident to Gardaí.
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Louise O’Keeffe; steadfast in seeking justice for others with a similar injustice in schools in Ireland, winning campaigner of victim rights, Louise awarded, “Spirit of Mother Jones”. This award acknowledges those fighting justice and fundamental human rights in society.
Her continuous drive of focusing on the rights of learners in primary schools across Ireland; has made her name become a popular household name for years.
The Supreme court & European court aims to secure the abused in schools and protect those from sexual abuse.
She mentioned that she was “absolutely thrilled” when receiving this award, as the award named after Mother Jones; who was well-known in the US as part of the worker’s rights campaign.
“Mother Jones” born as Mary Harris; was born in Cork in 1837. She then emigrated to the US, where she started her family. Having faced the death of her family encouraged her to get involved in the fundamental rights of workers and children across the US. Her beliefs and strength with her commitment made people see her as “the most dangerous women in America.”
The award has been won over several years by many others to date. However; James Nolan (official for the Spirit of Mother Jones) mentioned that Louise is highly deserving of this award also adding what extraordinary woman she is.
As a result of her actions; she revealed the failure of Irish authorities and courts. They’ve now ensured children would be protected from sexual abuse in Irish schools.
Shane Flynn, 35, owner of a Mullingar clinic, was convicted of sexual assault after inappropriately touching a client seeking back pain relief. The investigation also revealed 18 hours of footage showing Flynn secretly filming 35 women during massages, raising further concerns about his conduct and abuse of trust within his practice.
Naveed Rana, a Dublin taxi driver, was sentenced to five and a half years for the assault of an 18-year-old woman after a night out. The court heard how Rana took advantage of the victim’s trust, driving erratically and assaulting her before being apprehended due to her quick actions in reporting the incident to Gardaí.
Pat Murphy, a 34-year-old father, died after a ruptured artery went undiagnosed at Cork University Hospital. Despite suffering severe chest pains, he faced a nine-hour wait for a CT scan, delayed further by a malfunctioning machine. His family claims this delay contributed to his tragic death.
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