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 Colette Halpin has completed its assessment of around 300 patient files, but the report remains unpublished despite being drafted in June 2025.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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The Sodium Valproate Inquiry in Ireland officially commenced on 22 July 2025, marking a crucial investigation into the historical use of this epilepsy drug and its devastating effects on children exposed in the womb. This comprehensive inquiry, chaired by Barrister Bríd O’Flaherty BL, will examine decades of prescribing practices, regulatory oversight, and the adequacy of patient warnings regarding Sodium Valproate’s risks to unborn children.
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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 various 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).
