Noreen Honan, a survivor of prolonged sexual abuse by her father, is urging other victims to file civil claims against their attackers. Honan’s father was sentenced to 13 years for the abuse, and she has now initiated a civil lawsuit against him. She hopes her actions inspire others to seek justice and reduce the incidence of abuse in Ireland.
A long-time SVP volunteer has been suspended after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman seeking aid. The incident occurred during a coffee meeting, leading to a Garda investigation.
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.
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Diane Treanor is a senior solicitor at Coleman Legal and has extensive knowledge and experience in sexual abuse law, medical negligence claims, and human rights law. Diane’s approach is to assist her clients through the often difficult litigation process as smoothly as possible. She understands that clients have experienced stressful and often traumatic experiences.
Diane Treanor manages a varied caseload, including personal injuries, general litigation, medical negligence law, multi-party action, historic abuse claims, public liability, and historic sexual abuse cases. Prior to specialising in litigation, Diane gained extensive experience working in General Practice, providing a comprehensive range of legal services to the public. In her spare time, Diane also volunteers with FLAC.
Diane is currently advising Multi-Party Plaintiffs in the Northwest audiology scandal. She is also a lead Solicitor in the European Facebook Moderator case in Dublin. With many medical negligence and sexual abuse cases, Diane’s workload is both sensitive and supportive of her clients.
Diane qualified as a solicitor with an LLB Honours degree from Griffith College, Dublin. She was also admitted as a solicitor, completing her Fe1 examinations and entering the Law Society Professional Practice Course in 2014. Diane has also been admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales.
