Sexual Assault

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Digital Markets Act is the second part in the EU's revolutionary suite of legislation setting out to protect European citizens

Tue, 12 Sep, 2023

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Men and women think differently about what constitutes sexual harassment: Anyone angry at the 'fuss' about a soccer star being grabbed and kissed without consent needs to learn the rules

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

'I still don’t know if I was raped': Waterford woman 'left in the dark' after attack 
'I still don’t know if I was raped': Waterford woman 'left in the dark' after attack 
Sabrina Halligan has waived her right to anonymity to highlight 'the reality of being in a case like this'

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023

New National Children’s Hospital to cost more than 1.43 billion euro
Irish Examiner view: €2bn children's hospital project is all but out of control
Wrangling and complications are to be expected on major projects. The wider the scope of that project, the greater the risk of complication and overrun

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Criminal Courts of Justice
Kerry teenager's 'life has turned to shit' since she was sexually assaulted by two boys
The two teenage boys, who claimed it was consensual, were convicted by a jury after a 12-day trial in Tralee in January

Fri, 10 Mar, 2023

Sexual assault units saw 1,000 patients last year for the first time
Sexual assault units saw 1,000 patients last year for the first time
Clinical lead says record numbers are due to more people coming forward — but that it could be due to sexual crime rising

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

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Child rape accused cleared as alleged victim had touched him on invitation, appeal told
The trial judge in the appeal referenced UK case law in sexual assault cases when making the ruling

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

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Judge's comments reflect frequency of assaults on women, say groups
Women's rights groups have welcomed a district court judge’s description of suffering “inappropriate behaviour from men” with “no respect for women”.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2023

Teenager at sleepover to watch 'Late Late Toy Show' was raped by friend's boyfriend
Teenager at sleepover to watch 'Late Late Toy Show' was raped by friend's boyfriend
Friend asked girl to have sexual intercourse with her boyfriend and when she refused he proceeded to have intercourse with her, court heard

Thu, 08 Dec, 2022

'Too many sex offence cases involve lack of understanding of word no', says judge
'Too many sex offence cases involve lack of understanding of word no', says judge
Man who sexually assaulted woman after he disturbed his friend having sex with her in the back of a dark van jailed for three and a half years

Mon, 05 Dec, 2022

Father of seven repeatedly raped girl, 11, and sexually assaulted her younger sister
Father of seven repeatedly raped girl, 11, and sexually assaulted her younger sister
Accused was family friend of victims and offences took place when the the sisters’ mother was out of the country, court heard

Tue, 22 Nov, 2022

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Women are not rehabilitation centres for violent sexual offenders
Comments by a judge in a recent sexual assault court case have reignited debate about the judicial system's treatment of women who report these crimes

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

Brothers who raped younger cousin on Cork farm when in their teens remanded in custody
Brothers who raped younger cousin on Cork farm when in their teens remanded in custody
Judge was handed a large bundle of testimonials from neighbours and members of their community about brothers' hard work and positive roles they play in their area

Mon, 17 Oct, 2022

Judge convicts young man of sexually assaulting woman at Cork city bus stop
Judge convicts young man of sexually assaulting woman at Cork city bus stop
The young woman made a complaint to gardaí that a man had groped her breast when she was waiting for a bus.

Thu, 21 Jul, 2022

Criminal Courts of Justice
Judge rejects character references as rapist is sentenced to 11 years
Judge refuses to accept character references for accused as the people who wrote them were not in court

Mon, 18 Jul, 2022

Four Courts, Dublin
Woman who was sexually assaulted by her uncle 'hundreds' of times awarded €170k
Woman claimed her uncle carried out frequent acts of indecent assault at her grandfather’s home when she was between the ages of five and 15 in the 1970s and '80s

Wed, 29 Jun, 2022

Man accused of sexually assaulting 'lone, vulnerable' woman twice in Cork City
Man accused of sexually assaulting 'lone, vulnerable' woman twice in Cork City
The court heard the woman had fallen and the accused allegedly sexually assaulted her as he helped her up and again after he escorted to a dark laneway

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Spiking fears linked to surge in numbers seeking sexual assault treatment in Cork City 
Spiking fears linked to surge in numbers seeking sexual assault treatment in Cork City 
The number of people reporting to the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit that they may have been drugged almost doubled this year

Tue, 31 May, 2022

Sentencing adjourned for RTÉ journalist from Kerry for sexually assaulting sleeping woman
Sentencing adjourned for RTÉ journalist from Kerry for sexually assaulting sleeping woman
The woman said the time between reporting the assault and the trial was "completely unacceptable" and forced victims of sexual violence to be stuck in a state of trauma.

Mon, 23 May, 2022

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Joyce Fegan: #MeToo is the real victim of cancel culture
In reality, it is more often than not victims of sexual assault who live in silence, winning neither Grammys nor a seat in the Oval Office

Sat, 09 Apr, 2022

Military prosecutor likely to appeal army instructor's 'lenient' sexual assault sentence
Military prosecutor likely to appeal army instructor's 'lenient' sexual assault sentence
The judge noted the accused had received positive character references from 17 different witnesses

Fri, 11 Mar, 2022

Man touching woman's butt - sexual harassment in office
Universities investigate sexual harassment and assault complaints
The two cases at Munster Technical University were among three complaints notified to the university since the start of last year

Mon, 31 Jan, 2022

Scales of justice with judge gavel on table
Soldier found guilty of sexually assaulting female recruit has sentencing adjourned
The officer was found guilty of sexually assaulting a female trainee by cupping her breast with his hand during a demonstration of first aid techniques following a three-day trial last August

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

Ashling Murphy death
Schools asked to observe minute's silence to remember Ashling Murphy ahead of funeral
This morning, the scene of her murder on the Grand Canal on Fiona’s Way remained sealed off, as did a local bottle bank which was sealed off last night

Mon, 17 Jan, 2022

Man accused of sexual assault of dogwalker in Fermoy to spend Christmas in prison
Man accused of sexual assault of dogwalker in Fermoy to spend Christmas in prison
The court heard the woman managed to scratch the man before he fled when two other walkers heard her screams for help

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

'Every young woman's nightmare' – karate champion sexually assaulted Cork student
'Every young woman's nightmare' – karate champion sexually assaulted Cork student
The judge said that for the rest of her life the woman must live with the fact that she was filmed in a sexual act in public by strangers

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

Mick Clifford: Concern for sexual violence victims is only rhetoric without true support
Mick Clifford: Concern for sexual violence victims is only rhetoric without true support
Concern for those who have been traumatised by sexual violence certainly gets plenty of airing but when the lived experience doesn’t tally with all this concern, the empathetic rhetoric counts for very little

Sun, 14 Nov, 2021

Man jailed for 'forceful and violent' sexual assault on sleeping woman in taxi
Man jailed for 'forceful and violent' sexual assault on sleeping woman in taxi
The victim said: "No matter how many times I wash I will never be able to get what you did off me."

Wed, 03 Nov, 2021

Woman relives horrific sexual assault by man as she slept in taxi
Woman relives horrific sexual assault by man as she slept in taxi
On waking up, the woman told the taxi driver to stop and went with a friend to a Garda station immediately to report the incident

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

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Man spared jail for sex attack on youth at stag night
The court was told that after the incident there were some punches thrown at the accused in ‘street justice’

Mon, 25 Oct, 2021

WOMEN IN IRISH ARMY PEACE KEEPERS GUNS
Army instructor cupped breast of female recruit during first-aid training
The victim had told the court martial: "I felt very uncomfortable and was a little bit in shock and did not know how to react."

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021

Defence members 'do not have confidence' in reporting sexual assault to military authorities
Defence members 'do not have confidence' in reporting sexual assault to military authorities
PDForra, which represents 6,500 Defence Forces members, condemned the current reporting mechanisms

Wed, 06 Oct, 2021

'Hyperactive' West Cork man jailed for sexual assault of teenage girl
'Hyperactive' West Cork man jailed for sexual assault of teenage girl
As O’Donovan was being taken into custody by prison officers he said: 'I want to go home. My brother is waiting for me'

Tue, 28 Sep, 2021

Trial hears Cork woman deny saying 'sex assault claim is the only way to get to a man'
Trial hears Cork woman deny saying 'sex assault claim is the only way to get to a man'
The young woman claims that her father sexually assaulted her on Christmas Eve night

Thu, 16 Sep, 2021

Corkman 'vehemently denies' sexually assaulting his daughter on Christmas Eve
Corkman 'vehemently denies' sexually assaulting his daughter on Christmas Eve
The complainant, who was 19 at the time, wept as she described the allegation

Wed, 15 Sep, 2021

'I did nothing to her,' says West Cork man shortly after admitting sexual assault
'I did nothing to her,' says West Cork man shortly after admitting sexual assault
The 64-year-old pleaded guilty to the offence as the jury was about to be sworn in to hear the case

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

Increasing number of sexual violence survivors reporting to gardaí — Rape Crisis Centre CEO
Increasing number of sexual violence survivors reporting to gardaí — Rape Crisis Centre CEO
Only a third of those engaging with DRCC had reported the crimes to gardaí — but more and more survivors are coming forwards 

Tue, 07 Sep, 2021

Courts of Criminal Justice, Dublin
Book of evidence for Corkman charged with rape and sexual assault of teenager
The 45-year-old faces five counts of raping and seven counts of sexually assaulting the complainant when the defendant and the complainant were both aged around 15 in 1990/1991.

Fri, 03 Sep, 2021

Hands Holding onto Prison Bars
Sexual predator has 10 years added to his lengthy prison sentence
In 2018, Slawomir Gierlowski was jailed for 22-and-a-half years, with four years suspended, for random attacks on three other women

Thu, 02 Sep, 2021

Cork rape accused complains of 'ignominy' of bail condition
Cork rape accused complains of 'ignominy' of bail condition
The solicitor for the accused, who faces five rape charges and seven sexual assault charges, said his client was agreeing to only one of the three bail conditions

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021

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Tipperary teenager who sexually assaulted friend in field has detention deferred
The victim said she does not think she will be able to trust anyone again like she trusted the accused

Thu, 15 Jul, 2021

'I stupidly put my faith in our legal system': Councillor shares sexual assault story
'I stupidly put my faith in our legal system': Councillor shares sexual assault story
Councillor adds her story after TD says sexual assault of women is more common than many believe

Wed, 07 Jul, 2021

Man jailed for sexually assaulting student during hour-long ordeal at the Lough
Man jailed for sexually assaulting student during hour-long ordeal at the Lough
He pleaded guilty to falsely imprisoning the victim and sexually assaulting her by touching her breasts and kissing her lips.

Fri, 04 Jun, 2021

'Hopelessly deadlocked' jury fails to reach verdict in Cork sexual assault trial
'Hopelessly deadlocked' jury fails to reach verdict in Cork sexual assault trial
The jury had been directed earlier in the trial to find the accused not guilty of rape.

Wed, 02 Jun, 2021

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