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HSE cyber attack
'It takes my breath away': Man learns he may have been abused by anaesthetist
The man was contacted in 2019 by gardaí who said they were investigating suspected sexual assaults of himself in 2017 and other patients

Tue, 23 Nov, 2021

Elaine Loughlin: For once, let’s put rights and respect for survivors at the centre of redress
Elaine Loughlin: For once, let’s put rights and respect for survivors at the centre of redress
Ireland's litany of human rights abuses have left survivors retraumatised by poor official responses: The mother and baby homes redress scheme simply must be done differently

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

Alleged abuse in Donegal care centre 'could have been prevented' 
Alleged abuse in Donegal care centre 'could have been prevented' 
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has said the alleged longstanding abuse at St Joseph’s Community Hospital and the Ard Greine court complex in Stranorlar would have been prevented by a 'properly empowered independent' system of inspections

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Advocates call for laws against Irish firms linked to rights abuses abroad
Advocates call for laws against Irish firms linked to rights abuses abroad
Irish Coalition on Business and Human Rights says those damaged by the actions of Irish based firms should be able to sue them in Ireland

Tue, 26 Oct, 2021

Sinn Féin employee issues legal letter to politicians, including junior minister
Sinn Féin employee issues legal letter to politicians, including junior minister
Fianna Fáil councillor Keith Connolly had tweeted a screengrab of an email he claimed he received which calls Fianna Fáil politicians "lower than the lowest sewer rats"

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021

Mother and baby homes report
Over 2,000 applications for NI historical institutional abuse redress scheme
First Minister Paul Givan revealed during question time in the Assembly that €28m has been paid out in redress

Mon, 11 Oct, 2021

Parental control
A third of pre-teens interact online with people they don't know 
Today's CyberSafeKids Ireland report reveals the extent of children socialising with strangers, and recommends action to ensure their safety

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

Social media apps
Social media firms ‘not trusted by the public to combat online abuse’
The study was carried out by the anti-abuse campaign group Hope not Hate

Fri, 03 Sep, 2021

Distressing cases reveal inadequacy of disability services
Distressing cases reveal inadequacy of disability services
Confidential Recipient's report documents 320 cases of concern over a two-year period

Wed, 11 Aug, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon Mar 29, 2021
Doctor left in fear over online threats following vaccine advice
A leading doctor has told how he has been left in fear after receiving online threats when he encouraged people to come forward for their Covid vaccinations.

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

Clíona Saidléar: Sex attack survivors are 'worth' only 0.4% of a €4bn problem
Clíona Saidléar: Sex attack survivors are 'worth' only 0.4% of a €4bn problem
Let's not congratulate ourselves for the funds we provide, when survivors on waiting lists are ‘worth’ only 0.4% of a €4bn issue

Thu, 08 Jul, 2021

First and Deputy First Minister nomination
Review of redress process for historical abuse victims in NI announced
MLAs were told during a debate on Monday that the process of applying for compensation risks “retraumatising” those who have suffered abuse

Mon, 05 Jul, 2021

France Domestic Abuse
Woman convicted of killing abusive stepfather-turned-husband walks free from court
A French mother of four has walked free from court after being sentenced to one year in prison for killing her husband after decades of sexual, physical and psychological abuse.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2021

France Domestic Abuse
Woman who murdered abusive stepfather-turned-husband awaits trial verdict
A verdict is expected on Friday at the courthouse of Chalon-sur-Saone, in central France

Fri, 25 Jun, 2021

Government of Ireland Act
‘Serious review needed’ of redress scheme for survivors of institutional abuse
The process for applying this redress has been criticised as “not victim-centred” and “not working”

Wed, 23 Jun, 2021

Germany Church Abuse
German cardinal offers to quit over church abuse
A leading German cardinal and confidante of Pope Francis, Cardinal Reinhard Marx, has offered to resign as archbishop over the Catholic Church’s mishandling of clergy sexual abuse cases, declaring that the church had arrived at “a dead end”.

Fri, 04 Jun, 2021

Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry - Northern Ireland
Historical abuse redress board ‘not functioning to an acceptable level’
Compensation is being paid to people harmed in residential homes run by religious orders and the state in Northern Ireland following the opening of the fund last year

Wed, 19 May, 2021

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'Grace' commission to be widened to examine cases of 46 others in same foster home
The Farrelly Commission has all but concluded its work on the Grace case

Mon, 17 May, 2021

Ten-year wait for historical abuse redress not acceptable, hears Stormont committee
Ten-year wait for historical abuse redress not acceptable, hears Stormont committee
Compensation has begun to be paid out to those harmed in residential homes run by religious orders and the state in Northern Ireland, since the fund was opened last year

Wed, 21 Apr, 2021

Manchester United v Newcastle United - Premier League - Old Trafford
Instagram to filter message requests in latest bid to combat abuse
Premier League footballers and other sporting stars have revealed widespread racist, sexist and other abuse sent to them on the platform in recent months

Wed, 21 Apr, 2021

Crewe Alexandra v Stoke City - Pre-Season - Gresty Road
Crewe chairman stands down following Sheldon report into historical sexual abuse
The chairman of Crewe has stood down following the publication of the Sheldon report into historical sexual abuse in football. John Bowler said in a statement he had always intended to stand down once the report had been published.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

Ian Ackley
FA accused of failing to keep children safe following report into sexual abuse
The Football Association has been accused of “truly shocking” failings

Wed, 17 Mar, 2021

Mikel Arteta File Photo
Mikel Arteta and James McClean join war on social media abuse
The Arsenal manager said he no longer uses his Twitter account after receiving abuse on social media

Fri, 12 Feb, 2021

CC GREEN PARTY
Green councillor quits party citing culture of tolerating personal abuse
Clondalkin Councillor Peter Kavanagh was the party's Irish language spokesperson and took part in government formation talks last summer

Mon, 25 Jan, 2021

Ulster Assembly election 2017
Religious institutions ‘willing to engage’ on payments to abuse victims in NI
Religious institutions have been willing to come forward to discuss compensating abuse victims, Stormont officials said.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2021

Ulster Assembly election 2017
Legislation targeting domestic abusers passes final Northern Ireland Assembly hurdle
Legislation creating a domestic abuse offence has passed its final hurdle in the Northern Ireland Assembly. Someone convicted of the worst criminality will face up to 14 years in prison.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2021

Family Law book
Father who denies hitting daughter, 5, allowed see her for Christmas
A judge has ordered that a father, currently under Garda investigation for allegedly hitting his five-year-old daughter in the face, can see her for Christmas.

Wed, 23 Dec, 2020

Irish state has 'culture of denial' on violations of children's rights
Irish state has 'culture of denial' on violations of children's rights
The Irish State has developed a “culture of denial and obstruction” when it comes to facing its responsibility for the historical violations of children’s rights, leading to significant trauma for victims.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2020

Coronavirus - Thu Sep 3, 2020
New victims and survivors support service to be launched in Northern Ireland
It will respond to individual requests for assistance such as welfare advice, health and wellbeing, social support and information.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2020

Coronavirus - Thu Oct 29, 2020
Official apology for institutional child abuse in NI to be made ‘as soon as possible’
Victims and survivors are being consulted ahead of the public acknowledgement of wrongdoing.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2020

Cocaine use fuelling domestic violence warning
'Terrorised in their own homes': Reports of elderly being abused in own home rising
Shocking cases of older people being abused in their own homes are emerging across Ireland, a support group and law expert have reported.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2020

Historical institutional abuse victims payments
Support service for institutional abuse victims in NI begins work in December
A new support service for victims and survivors of institutional abuse will be operational by December. The service will respond to individual requests for assistance such as welfare advice, health and well-being, social support and information.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2020

Depression, alcohol and domestic violence abuse stock
Fears tighter Covid restrictions will see spike in domestic violence
Referrals to Tusla for emotional abuse continue to rise

Sat, 17 Oct, 2020

Ulster Assembly election 2017
Cork woman appointed as chid abuse commissioner in Northern Ireland
A commissioner for survivors of institutional child abuse has been appointed. Fiona Ryan will take up the position for a five-year term from December.

Tue, 06 Oct, 2020

School cyber security survey
12% of adults experienced abuse since start of Covid-19 pandemic
A survey by Safeguarding Ireland was released today as part of a public awareness campaign “to encourage all adults, particularly those who are vulnerable, to safeguard during the pandemic period”

Mon, 05 Oct, 2020

Stoke City v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League - bet365 Stadium
Referees’ Association boss worried a match official will be assaulted and killed
Only last weekend there were two more reports of football referees being assaulted in the UK

Mon, 10 Aug, 2020

Petition for revenge porn to be made illegal receives 11,000 signatures
Petition for revenge porn to be made illegal receives 11,000 signatures
More than 11,000 people have signed a petition calling for 'revenge porn' to be made illegal at this time of writing. Organisers say women in Ireland are targeted by image-based sexual abuse, which can cause serious harm.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2020

PSNI investigating historic sex abuse allegations in Fermanagh make 10 arrests
PSNI investigating historic sex abuse allegations in Fermanagh make 10 arrests
The arrests were carried out in Fermanagh, Belfast and Derry today.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2020

Tusla get 910 referrals in four months from adults who were abused as children
Tusla get 910 referrals in four months from adults who were abused as children
Tusla said the number of retrospective abuse cases who have not been allocated a social worker is at its lowest in a year.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2020

Dublin man who raped and abused his young daughter is jailed for 10 years
Dublin man who raped and abused his young daughter is jailed for 10 years
A man who raped and abused his young daughter has been jailed for ten years.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Women's Aid Valentine's Day campaign lists 10 signs of dating abuse
Women's Aid Valentine's Day campaign lists 10 signs of dating abuse

Up to 39% of women in Ireland between the ages of 18 and 29 have experienced emotional abuse by a boyfriend or partner, according to EU research this Valentine's Day.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

Nuns 'gift' Bessborough to the State amid renewed calls to identify children's burial site
Nuns 'gift' Bessborough to the State amid renewed calls to identify children's burial site

Vital family support services based at the Bessborough campus in Cork have been saved following confirmation that a religious order plans to “gift” the buildings to the State.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2020

Tusla fails to allocate social worker to 638 retrospective abuse cases
Tusla fails to allocate social worker to 638 retrospective abuse cases

Nearly 640 people who say they were abused as a child have not been allocated a social worker by Tusla.

Fri, 03 Jan, 2020

Scouting Ireland bosses 'apologise unreservedly' to abuse victims during Oireachtas grilling
Scouting Ireland bosses 'apologise unreservedly' to abuse victims during Oireachtas grilling

Scouting Ireland chiefs have again apologised to people abused by adult volunteers of Irish scouting organisations.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2019

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