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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Susan is a qualified barrister and Head of Legal Services at Coleman Legal. She previously spent over 15 years working in the insurance industry, managing a wide variety of personal injury litigation cases in the hospitality, retail, leisure, transport, and construction sectors.
Susan holds a BCL (Hons) Degree from University College Dublin and a Barrister of Law Degree from the Honorable Society of Kings Inns. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (DIT) and a Diploma in Arbitration (UCD).
