A Leitrim family of seven has been granted permission to proceed with a judicial review against the county council after it deemed their mould-infested home did not render them homeless, sparking a legal battle over emergency housing rights.
The High Court has determined that the State’s inadequate housing provisions for male asylum seekers constitute a breach of their fundamental right to human dignity. This landmark ruling, initiated by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, highlights the severe impact of homelessness on vulnerable individuals. Despite the State’s defence citing resource constraints, the court emphasised that human rights obligations must be met.
Derry O’Rourke, a former Irish swim coach with a history of sexual crimes, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of a young girl between 1989 and 1990. Despite his attempts to claim innocence, O’Rourke was found guilty of multiple offences, with the judge condemning him as a “serial child abuser.” The courageous victim, who was only 13 at the time, detailed the traumatic impact of his actions in court.
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The HSE announces a thorough review of nursing home records after a staff member’s rape conviction. Concerns about further incidents prompt broader scrutiny despite potential distress to affected families.
The CHI have today published the report of Boston Children’s Hospital on spinal surgeries carried out on young patients with Spina Bifida.
Children’s Health Ireland released a report on spinal surgeries for Spina Bifida patients at Temple Street Hospital, highlighting serious post-operative incidents and ongoing investigations into surgical outcomes from 2018 to 2022.
Minister for Health announces a comprehensive review of children’s orthopaedic surgery in Ireland, focusing on safety concerns and long waiting times, following Temple Street Children’s Hospital issues.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar expresses deep concern over severe complications from spinal surgeries at Temple Street Children’s Hospital, prompting a comprehensive review by a UK expert into the incidents and use of unapproved devices.
Following a child’s death during spinal surgery at Temple Street Children’s Hospital, the HSE has initiated an external review of clinical care for Spina Bifida patients led by UK expert Mr Selvadurai Nayagam.
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