Mr Justice Paul Carney’s apology to Fiona Doyle was likely to be genuine, reports Caroline O’Doherty

Judges should be “compelled” to spend time in rape crisis centres to learn about sexual violence and the impact on victims, a new survivors group has said.

The aunts, cousins, and friends of Jill Meagher are taking part in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon so they can raise funds for the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

- Women’s Aid helpline with interpretation in 170 languages: 1800 341 900 (10am to 10pm)

Caroline O’Doherty asks if any progress has been made in tackling domestic abuse

What has tumbled out in the aftershock of Jimmy Savile’s unmasking as a serial abuser has given pause for thought on many fronts, writes Michael Clifford.

As Pippa Middleton launches her guide to preparing the perfect party, Margaret Carragher reports on how Irish celebs entertain at home and away

Love/Hate’s opener created quite a stir. Actor Tom Vaughan-Lawlor and writer Stuart Carolan give Colette Sheridan their take on the hit drama

Supporters of rape victim Fiona Doyle are planning a solidarity rally outside Leinster House this weekend as anger over the handling of her case grows.

The system must ensure that sentences for convicted rapists reflect the crime, writes Dan Buckley

Record damages of €4m awarded by the High Court to a 55-year-old woman who was repeatedly raped and abused as a teenager may suggest juries are becoming more aware of the long-term effects of child sexual abuse, according to the Rape Crisis Network.

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has called for media guidelines on the discussion of sexual assault following controversial comments by Newstalk presenter George Hook last week.

The head of a victims’ support charity has called for guidelines on how the media cover the issue of rape.

The Justice Minister has said there needs to be a zero-tolerance approach to sexual assault.

Sexual assaults are becoming more violent, according to the Chair of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has criticised the leniency of the sentence handed down to Tom Humphries.

There are growing calls for a Government-funded study on the extent of sexual violence in Ireland.

"The damage that is done in sexually exploiting a child can be lifelong."

Transition Year students will be given classes on sexual consent under a new scheme.

Yes, 2017 was one weird year but there were some wonderful moments too from Serena Williams’ pregnancy to the election as Taoiseach of a gay man and son of an immigrant, writes Clodagh Finn