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Personal trainer at Mullingar gym convicted of sexual assault
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.

Taxi driver who sexually assaulted teenage passenger handed five and a half year sentence
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.

Young father dies following nine hour wait and misdiagnosis at Cork University Hospital
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.

Former employees of content moderation firms “controlled” by Meta argue psychological harm before the High Court
Meta, previously known as Facebook, is facing accusations in the Irish High Court for allegedly exerting complete control over third-party firms managing its content moderation. Former employees of these firms claim they suffered psychological harm from the violent material they were required to view as moderators. The case brings up complex jurisdictional issues, with Meta’s global operations under scrutiny.
The initial stage of the review in CAMHS in North Kerry is set to take twice as long as the HSE initially anticipated
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.
Special needs schools account for a disproportionate number of historical sexual abuse claims at religious-run institutions
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.
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