Organisation: Garda Youth Diversion Programme

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Research conducted by Rape Crisis Network Ireland in 2013 found that child perpetrators were most likely to abuse those of a similar or younger age. Eleven years later the situation is worse.</p>

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Number of children referred for sex offences doubles in 10 years

The number of children and teens being referred for committing sexual offences has almost doubled over the past decade. The startling rise has led to calls for better responses to child perpetrators of these crimes.

<p>Following the incident, two male Garda members were taken to hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. File picture.</p>

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Four teens arrested after two gardaí injured in collisions

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Government formation: No targets on garda recruitment numbers - despite featuring in manifestos

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Policing Authority to review Garda adult cautions

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More than 460 gardaí disciplined in relation to failure to prosecute almost 3,500 juvenile offenders

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Commissioner: 3,400 gardaí could face disciplinary action

Budget increases for young offenders welcomed

PROBATION and garda representatives yesterday welcomed significant increases in budgets for young offenders.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2005

€24m more for garda overtime

THE garda overtime budget will jump by almost 40% to €83.5 million next year, according to the Estimates published yesterday.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2005

Alcohol involved in most referrals to garda youth scheme

Underage drinking is the most common type of offence committed by young people in Ireland, according to the first annual report of the Garda Youth Diversion Programme.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2005

O’Dea slams ‘Irish Beirut’ image of Limerick

JUNIOR Minister Willie O’Dea has criticised the national media’s portrayal of Limerick as an “Irish Beirut”.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2004