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Assessment of Need delays in Ireland are at record levels, with children facing waiting times of more than two years and families left without timely support guaranteed under the Disability Act 2005.
A High Court ruling allows a woman to continue her sexual abuse civil claim against her brother. The court found no unfair trial risk despite a 40-year delay in bringing the case.
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Gardaí have launched a sexual assault investigation into multiple alleged sexual assaults at a sports centre in the south-east of Ireland. This follows complaints made by three women and a teenage girl regarding the alleged assaults. The women attended a Garda Station together within the past two weeks. They have stated that they were subjected to rape and sexual assault by the same individual, a man in his thirties, who held a senior role at the centre. A teenage girl has also made a complaint of sexual assault against the same person.
It is understood that the alleged offences took place at different locations, including within the sports centre itself, other areas in Ireland, and in the UK. In addition to rape and sexual assault claims, separate allegations of harassment have also been made. Gardaí are examining whether further individuals may have been affected.
Specialist officers from the Divisional Protective Services Unit (DPSU), which focuses on cases involving sexual offences and child protection, are leading the investigation. The process of obtaining detailed statements from the complainants has begun, and it is expected that the inquiry will be extensive. The man named in the complaints is known to the alleged victims but is not a relative of theirs. He cannot be identified for legal reasons. Gardaí confirmed that no arrests have been made to date. In a statement, An Garda Siochána said: “Gardaí in the south-east are investigating several allegations of sexual assault against an individual. An Garda Síochána does not comment on named individuals or commercial entities.”
Assessment of Need delays in Ireland are at record levels, with children facing waiting times of more than two years and families left without timely support guaranteed under the Disability Act 2005.
A High Court ruling allows a woman to continue her sexual abuse civil claim against her brother. The court found no unfair trial risk despite a 40-year delay in bringing the case.
The North Kerry CAMHS Review led by Dr. Colette Halpin has completed its assessment of around 300 patient files, but the report remains unpublished despite being drafted in June 2025. This delay is causing significant distress for affected families, particularly given that 50% of reviewed cases have resulted in apologies from the HSE, compared to just 15% in the South Kerry Maskey Review.
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