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Ahern: I have no power to stop rapist's release

Justice Minister Dermot Ahern today revealed he has no power to interfere in the imminent release of one of Ireland’s most notorious rapists.

Wed, 11 Aug, 2010

Report proposes charge on mistaken ‘consent’

A new proposal may see someone prosecuted under a less serious charge than rape if they mistakenly but unreasonably believed they had the consent of a person with whom they had sex.

Sat, 28 Jul, 2018

RCNI: Recording of sexual assaults should be a crime

The recording and distribution of sexual assaults, including rape, needs to be made a criminal offence, according to Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI).

Wed, 25 Sep, 2019

Amnesty prostitution vote rebuked

Two high-profile organisations that support victims of sexual violence have condemned Amnesty International for voting in favour of decriminalising prostitution, and one has cancelled its membership of the human rights body.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2015

Domestic abuse policy without data ‘ludicrous’

It is “ludicrous” to address the problem of domestic abuse without any official statistics, director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) Orla O’Connor has said.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2016

<p>Justice Minister Helen McEntee had hailed the provision that 'honest belief' would no longer be a defence in rape cases, but that section of the bill has now been deleted. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

Helen McEntee removes significant consent proposals in major reform of rape laws

The bill proposed that those accused of rape would have to convince a jury they took steps to get consent — but that section has now been dropped

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Dublin star Connolly pays charities after unprovoked pub attack

Dublin football star Diarmuid Connolly has paid €5,000 to charities nominated by man whose eye socket he fractured during an unprovoked attack in a pub.

Fri, 14 Jun, 2013

Breakdancers tour to highlight impact of rape

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

Sun, 08 Jul, 2007

Staffing levels in country’s Sexual Assault Treatment Units 'scandalous'

Staffing levels at the country’s six Sexual Assault Treatment Units are “scandalous” according to the CEO of Dublin’s Rape Crisis Centre.

Fri, 23 Nov, 2018

<p>In a statement, An Garda Síochána emphasised that the publication and/or sharing of intimate images without consent is a criminal offence. Picture: Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images</p>

200 women threatened with image-based sexual abuse by anonymous Snapchat account

The women have been put on a 'list' by a faceless Snapchat account which claims to hold their explicit or personal images.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2022

Fetish shame may hinder cry for help

Campaigners against domestic violence fear that shame over a fetish lifestyle may prevent women in danger from seeking help.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2015

<p>Noeline Blackwell also said that casual sexual harassment is still an issue in the workplace.</p>

Irish society must stop tolerating all forms of sexual abuse and harassment, committee told

Females disproportionately experience severe harassment online with "catastrophic consequences".

Thu, 31 Mar, 2022

‘More action needed to fight domestic abuse’

ONE-IN-FIVE women is abused by her partner, yet the Government has done little to tackle domestic violence, Amnesty International has claimed.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2005

Supreme Court issues ruling on consent in rape cases

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling on the legal definition of consent in cases of rape.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2016

‘Be brave and help us’ - Rape survivor calls for major changes in how assault victims are treated

Rape survivor Lavinia Kerwick has challenged the Garda Commissioner, the Government, and the judiciary to match her bravery by bringing about major changes in the way victims are treated in sexual offence trials.

Tue, 27 Nov, 2018

Court reform - Court case backlog must be cleared

IF justice delayed is justice denied, then the operation of the Irish court system leaves much to be desired.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2003

‘It felt like she was supporting a rapist’

A VICTIM of Cork rapist Trevor Casey has told how her psychological torment was compounded by the spectre of political involvement in his sentencing.

Tue, 22 Apr, 2008

Archdiocese ‘must release list of Walsh’s victims’

THE archdiocese of Dublin should release the list of all the victims Tony Walsh admitted to abusing to allow families know if it may explain the suicide of their loved ones, a woman who warned Church authorities repeatedly about his activities has said.

Sat, 18 Dec, 2010

Sex abuse survivors set to meet Martin

SURVIVORS of clerical sex abuse and the One in Four support group are due to meet with Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin tomorrow to discuss the ongoing fallout from the bishops’ meeting with the Pope in the Vatican.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2010

Ex priest in court on sex abuse charges

A former priest in the Diocese of Ferns today made his first appearance in court to face 35 counts of indecent assault.

Mon, 04 Sep, 2006