The Halpin Report into the North Kerry CAMHS is to be published within days
Minister Mary Butler has today confirmed that the North Kerry CAMHS review , formally known as the Halpin Report, is to be published within the next week.
Papal Apology received by Irish Abuse Survivor and Advocate after decades-long pursuit
In February 2026, David Ryan, an Irish child sexual abuse survivor, received a papal apology to Irish abuse survivor David Ryan. Mr Ryan spent many years seeking formal recognition.
HSE failed in its obligations to assess potentially disabled children under the Disability Act 2005
In January 2020, the HSE introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for assessing applications for Assessments of Needs (AON) for children.
Thousands of allegations of historical sexual abuse in religious schools reported to Goverment inquiry
The scoping inquiry only investigated allegations on schools (historical sexual abuse) run by religious orders. An inquiry commissioned by the Government has recorded just under 2,400.
Pelvic mesh manufacturers payout to victims in English group action expected to be in the millions
Three significant producers of pelvic mesh implants have reached a financial agreement with several women who complained of complications and severe pain following the insertion.
The State have breached right to human dignity by failing to provide housing to asylum seekers, High Court rules
High Court rules that the State breached the right to human dignity by failing to House Asylum Seekers. Ireland’s human rights watchdog, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.
SVP volunteer accused of sexual assault by woman seeking support following hospitalisation
A man who has been volunteering with The Society of St Vincent de Paul for many years has been suspended after being accused of sexual assault by a woman seeking aid from the charity.
Investigation reveals allegations of sexual harassment of female former players in the FAI
If you have experienced sexual harassment , abuse or violence, please don’t hesitate to contact the specialist team at Coleman Legal LLP to discuss how we might assist you in complete.
Allegations from female former soccer players being probed by An Garda Síochána
An Garda Síochána investigates 1990s sexual abuse allegations by female soccer players against former coaches. Many of the women involved only discovered during the investigations.
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Staff resign at Hyde & Seek crèche
In the last couple of days several senior members of the management team of Hyde & Seek Childcare have resigned following an RTÉ investigation on care standards at the Dublin crèche.
Almost 600 crèche facilities around the country are currently operating with conditions attached to their registration, RTÉ investigates can reveal
The figures, obtained by Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs Anne Rabbitte, show that at the end of August 2019, just over 13% of the country’s 4,500 early years.
Louise O’Keeffe honoured “Spirit of Mother Jones”
Louise O’Keeffe; steadfast in seeking justice for others with a similar injustice in schools in Ireland, winning campaigner of victim rights, Louise awarded, “Spirit of Mother Jones”.
Crèche abuse compensation awarded after RTE exposé
Emily Martin, a young girl who was filmed trying to walk around while strapped into a chair and left to cry at nap time in RTE’s first undercover creche expose, has been awarded €35,000.
Compensation claims likely against Hyde and Seek creche group following RTE documentary
The Hyde and Seek childcare group are likely to face a number of creche mismanagement compensation claims following the airing of an RTE Investigates documentary that covered the bad.
Redress may be extended to all women whom may have not lived at the Magdalene Laundries
Minister For justice, michael flanagan has instructed survivors of the “adjoining institutions” to the Magdalene Laundries to contact his office directly.
HSE to contact women prescribed Epilim during pregnancy
The HSE were advised by HSE National Clinical Advisor and Group Lead, Primary Care, David Hanlon to contact the 1,700 women of childbearing age who were prescribed Epilim while pregnant.
Work related upper limb disorder
Upper limb disorders (ULDs) affect the arms, from fingers to shoulder, and neck. They are often called repetitive strain injuries (RSI), cumulative trauma disorder or occupational.
University Hospital Kerry scan review – the legal rights of the individual patients affected
With the news that a total number of 204 patients of University Hospital Kerry have been recalled for repeat imaging and that there was a misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis of at least.
Residential care centre abuse
Residential care centre abuse, unannounced HIQA inspections highlight various issues in care homes for the intellectually disabled. HIQA has reported that a residential centre for 13.
State Claims Agency dealing with a further two claims of abuse of intellectually disabled women in care homes
The State Claims Agency deals with two ‘ Grace case ’ types, the abuse of an intellectually disabled woman in a foster home. These are ‘in the early stages of litigation.’.
The effects of a delay in diagnosis
Delay in diagnosis has unfortunately been quite prominent in recent months. In University Hospital in Kerry a recheck of over 46,000 scans is underway after it was discovered that there.
DePuy watch: $247 million award against DePuy and Johnson & Johnson in Texas
On the 16 November 2017, a Federal jury in Texas found DePuy liable for a number of design and manufacturing defects, fraud and deceptive business practices, and found that both.
Hip dysplasia diagnosis in infants and adults
Hip Dysplasia is a condition in which the hip socket does not fully cover the “ball portion” of the upper thighbone. As a result of this, the hip joint can easily become partially.
The Pandemrix swine flu vaccine and narcolepsy
The Pandemrix vaccine was authorised in September 2009 and was used by various states within the EU during the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic, also referred to as swine flu.
Costochondritis
Costochondritis is a condition that results from an inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone, or sternum.
Torticollis as the result of trauma
Torticollis, or wry neck, literally means “twisted neck” in Latin. The condition can either be slow to develop (if there is a history of the condition in the family) or acutely, if.
HSE aware of ‘mary’ case much sooner than first admitted
It has recently been discovered by RTE’s investigative programme ‘This Week’ that the HSE were aware of the ‘Mary’ case involving a young woman with intellectual disabilities.
Cruise ship liabilities
The International Maritime Organisation is the united nations agency that is responsible for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution.
Young person left in foster home despite alleged abuse
A young person with intellectual disabilities was left in a foster home for some time after allegations of sexual abuse were raised about a foster carer in the home.
Further foster abuse claims in the west of Ireland
The RTE Investigations Unit programme has revealed that a number of children were left in the care of a foster family in the west of Ireland for several years, despite sexual abuse.
Foster home abuse Wexford
Coleman Legal Partners are currently advising families of victims of the foster home scandal in Wexford. Recently media attention has primarily focused upon the ‘Grace’ case whereby.
Medtronic recalls nearly 97,000 insync III pacemakers due to battery issue
When people refer to a pacemaker, they are actually discussing a pacing system: a pacemaker, a pacing lead or leads, and a programmer. Two parts are placed inside the body.
Consent and the law
Consent can be described as the “voluntary acquiescence to the proposal of another”. The law recognizes different forms of consent. Implied consent is not expressly granted by a person.
Compensation for firefighters and emergency medical services
According to the Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association (IFESA), there is a huge need for a proper compensation scheme for firefighters injured in the line of duty, particularly.
Electromagnetic hyper sensitivity (EHS) – allergy to WiFi
This highly controversial and little-understood condition has drawn a lot of media attention as late and could see much more publicity in weeks and months to come following a landmark.