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<p>The Irish Examiner recently ran an online questionnaire, asking readers to share their experiences of how fear of spiking affects their behaviour on a night-out.</p>

The sobering truth about drink-spiking — and the consequences

Students celebrating the start of college with friends in unfamiliar surroundings need to be on high alert about the risk of drugs being added to their drinks without their knowledge

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

<p>Raymond Shorten, of Melrose Crescent, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, is serving 30 years for his sexual offending.</p>

Jailing of Dublin rapist sees surge in rape survivors sharing their stories

Conviction of Raymond Shorten for rapes of two women sees increase in rate of stories from survivors.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

<p>A chronic overcrowding crisis has emerged across Irish prisons and has put significant pressure on psychological services, not least in treating sex offenders.</p>

'Essential' that sex offenders can avail of interventions in prison

The specialist therapeutic programme for sex offenders in prisons — Building Better Lives — has undergone an independent review.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

<p>Raymond Shorten was given a 17-year sentence on Thursday for the rape of two women on dates in 2022.</p>

Rape sentence sends 'message of zero tolerance to perpetrators'

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre chief executive Rachel Morrogh said she hoped the trend of substantial sentences for sexual crimes continued, while Garda boss warns Shorten could have assaulted other women

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

<p>Mary Crilly said the inclusion of a child rapist at the Olympics is 'appalling'. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Call for probe into inclusion of convicted child rapist at Olympics

Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde's participation prompts Irish demands for 'zero tolerance' of sexual violence in sports

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

<p>The life sentence imposed on a man who inflicted '25 years of hell' on his wife marks a significant moment. Picture: iStock</p>

Irish Examiner view: Ireland may be waking up to the incalculable harm of gender-based violence

Two news stories on Tuesday — about a meeting in Dublin, and the sentencing of a serial rapist — suggest we could be ready to address the misogyny baked into Irish institutions

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

<p>Savida Marga Leopard Puff Sleeve Dress, €35</p>

Desire Lines: The €35 Dunnes dress that's a hidden style gem

Plus: pre-Coldplay barbecue, Irish-made bodycare, and family days out

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

<p>A stakeholder group will ensure the review process is 'victim-centred', says Helen McEntee. Picture: File</p>

Use of counselling notes in rape and sexual assault cases to be reviewed

Legal teams can request counselling notes for a victim of sexual abuse, which has long been an issue for survivors, but Justice Minister Helen McEntee says a review has commenced

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

<p>The majority of the callers in 2023 were in relation to rape as an adult (39.8%) followed by child sexual abuse (33.6%) and sexual assault as an adult (16.7%).</p>

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre received more than 18,600 calls last year

First-time callers consisted of mostly women aged between 18 and 29

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

<p>The author asks: 'How many more protests will there have to be before we change things so that women are safe?'</p>

‘Natasha O’Brien did what I haven’t been able to. She spoke up and stood up...’

The case of Natasha O’Brien sparked a national outcry and led thousands of people to take to the streets to express their outrage. But, for a number of women, it has also reignited the trauma caused by their own experiences of male violence. Today, two women tell their stories

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

<p>Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has been called on to 'look again at changes that need to be made in respect of the Bill'.</p>

Groups warn of 'rough justice' in family courts unless changes are made

Bill is currently going through the Seanad

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

<p>Natasha O'Brien with her mother, Anne, attending a protest in Limerick.</p>

S Fergus Finlay: I would like to meet Natasha O'Brien and tell her how very sorry I am

Because of men, the absolute minimum that we have to do right now is apologise to Natasha O’Brien

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

<p>Former champion jockey and 'Dancing with the Stars' champion Nina Carberry is the latest celebrity candidate to be brought into the fold by Fine Gael. Picture: INPHO/Tom Maher</p>

EU Elections Constituency Profile - Midland North-West: No shortage of choice as 27 candidates vie for five seats

Fianna Fáil's three-candidate strategy here in the upcoming European election may falter, especially as it faces pressure from some new Independent candidates, writes Tadgh McNally

Wed, 22 May, 2024

<p>Christian Brueckner is on trial in Germany accused of rape and sexual assault. Picture: Julian Stratenschulte/dpa via AP</p>

Irish woman raped at knifepoint in Portugal gives evidence in Christian Brueckner trial

Main suspect in Madeleine McCann case in court in Germany charged with three rapes and two indecent assaults

Thu, 16 May, 2024

<p> Fine Gael Leader Minister Simon Harris TD after his party address at the 82nd Fine Gael Ard Fheis at the University of Galway. Picture Dan Linehan</p>

Harris to 'immediately convene' Dublin city centre task force to tackle violence

He said this body – comprising gardaí, businesses and community groups - will “chart a path towards a safer and vibrant Dublin”

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

<p>Noeline Blackwellof the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) with panellists Chris Rooke, Caroline Kelleher, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Louise McSharry, comedian Jarlath Regan, and Denise Charlton, Corporate Finance Institute, with DRCC staff and stakeholders at the launch of the We-Consent campaign. Picture: Keith Arkins</p>

Study finds 'concerning' attitudes to consent among younger men

Some 21% of all respondents agreed that 'sometimes sex is not fully consensual but is not rape'

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

100 Women of 2024: The women making their mark in Ireland and beyond

Ahead of International Women’s Day, meet 100 Irish women from all walks of life making positive waves across the country and globally.

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

<p>Thomas Daly said he was 'forced out of the family home' after making a complaint to gardaí. Picture: Bredan Gleeson</p>

'My brother is a rapist, but my parents chose to believe him,' says Limerick man

His older brother, a schoolteacher, raped him. His parents took his brother's side. But now, Limerick man Thomas Daly, has been vindicated after a seven-year legal battle

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

<p>Evelyn Conlon speaking the event at the graveside of Patrick Kavanagh at anevent to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. ©Rory Geary</p>

Book review: A writer’s journey through life

Evelyn Conlon’s memoir mainly covers the years from 1970, the year she dropped out of University College Dublin and took a boat to Australia, to the present day

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

<p>Dublin Rape Crisis Centre CEO, Rachel Morrogh, said that last year the freephone National Rape Crisis Helpline supported a caller every hour over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St Stephens Day.</p>

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre expects helpline 'to be very busy' over Christmas

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is holding a Christmas appeal

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023