New Year revellers are being warned about the risk of rape and sexual assault associated with the occasion.

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has reported a significant increase in the number of people presenting to the sexual assault treatment unit at the Rotunda Hospital.

Revellers were today warned to be extra vigilant of sexual predators over the festive period.

Rape victims and women forced in to trafficking, prostitution and pornography will not be protected by a new government body, it was claimed today.

The number of rape victims seeking help has doubled in the last three years.

A Lebanese convicted sex offender with an Australian address, who attacked four women over two days while he was in Ireland attending a wedding, has been sentenced to two years in prison by Judge Katherine Delahunt.

The horror of rape and sexual assault will be the subject of a hard-hitting campaign to be staged across Ireland, it emerged today.

More than one woman is raped in Dublin every day, new figures revealed today.

Calls to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's 24-hour hotline were up by 12.5%, according to figures released today.

Calls to The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre helpline have spiked following the broadcast of a television programme depicting a sexually violent storyline.

New Year revellers are being warned to beware of sexual predators on nights out.

The Rape Crisis Centre is warning that more cases of rape and sexual assault take place over the Christmas period than at any other time of the year.

Last year saw a doubling in the number of sex offenders in breach of agreements which require them to be in contact with Gardaí.

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre today launched a handbook for translators who accompany sexual assault victims to their clinics.

The number of rapes declined in 2007 but campaigners say less victims are coming forward for help.

The number of people reporting rape and sexual assault to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has doubled over the last six years.

Sexual predators were today warned they could be accused of rape if they target drunk Leaving Cert students.

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is calling for improved legislation governing the area of underage sex.

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has today joined the chorus of disapproval over Kathleen Lynch's representations on behalf of the family of a convicted rapist.

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is extending its awareness campaign as demand for the service grows.