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Year-long assessment wait for abused kids

SEXUALLY abused children are having to wait up to a year to be clinically assessed by specialists, a leading child protection group said yesterday.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2003

<p>Members of Women of Honour, Honor Murphy, Yvonne O Rourke, Diane Byrne, and Karina Molloy outside in Government Buildings. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos</p>

Hard-hitting review shows Defence Forces is unsafe working environment

Noeline Blackwell, CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, said many people were afraid to report what was happening to them for fear of reprisal

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

Ciara, not her real name, now aged 17, knows about 30 girls whose images were abused on the same Twitter account

'Disgusting': Teen whose images were used online calls for clearer complaints procedure

A teenager who found images of herself used on a sordid Twitter account said that a clearer complaints procedure would have made dealing with the abuse easier.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

<p>All victims of crime now have legal rights to information, support and protection throughout their engagement with the criminal justice system. Indeed, these rights apply even where victims do not make a formal complaint and simply wish to access relevant support services. File picture</p>

Prevalence of rape myths is bad news for justice system

Recent research commissioned by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre shows that the justice system has work to do in order to dispel the myths that linger around rape, writes Susan Leahy

Wed, 14 May, 2025

<p>Only two of the 187 sex offenders jailed last year got sentences of 15-20 years.</p>

Almost a third of sex offenders jailed got terms of two years and less

IPS figures show out of 187, only two received sentences of 15-20 years

Tue, 06 Oct, 2020

<p>A total of 360 people are currently serving life sentences in jail - involving 350 men and 10 women.</p>

One in every eight inmates are in prison for sexual offences

Other figures show 407 inmates are in prison because of homicide offences, such as murder.

Fri, 02 Jul, 2021

Silence in Ireland on extreme porn deafening

THERE is growing alarm at the destructive effect extreme pornography is having on Irish society.

Thu, 07 Jun, 2007

Abusive priest ‘robbed me of religion’

There have been fresh calls for new sentencing guidelines for sex offences after a priest who sexually assaulted a little girl during her First Confession was given a suspended jail term.

Sat, 17 Mar, 2018

60 calls a day to sexual assault groups

As many as 60 people a day have been calling helplines for victims of sexual assault since the sentencing of sex offender Tom Humphries.

Sat, 28 Oct, 2017

<p>A forensic examination was conducted at the scene — a hotel in south Dublin City — after the woman went to gardaí early on Tuesday.</p>

Gardaí hopeful of progress over alleged rape of female soldier at quarantine hotel

It is understood gardaí are confident of making progress in the investigation.

Wed, 28 Jul, 2021

White Flower Day: Thousands across the country

MORE than 3,000 people demonstrated nationwide yesterday to show solidarity with victims of child abuse.

Sat, 03 Jun, 2006

Rape centre chief wants all dioceses investigated

THE head of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has called for every diocese in the country to be investigated by the Dublin Archdiocese Commission of Investigation.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2009

Chinese cities donate 40,000 face masks to Cork hospitals

Some of China's largest cities have donated 40,000 face masks to Cork hospitals thanks to an almost 20-year twinning link.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

<p>24-year-old Patrick Faulkner was sentenced last week for the rape of a 15-year-old girl during a party in Limerick, when he was 18 years old. File picture: Dan Linehan</p>

Rape victim's dress was shown during Limerick rape trial in 'blatant form of victim-blaming'

The rape victim was also asked in court if she was wearing underwear when she was attacked

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Is sexist pop glamorising rape and abuse?

It’s the No 1 hit of the summer. But Robin Thicke’s video and lyrics have been accused of glamorising rape and abuse, says Ed Power

Mon, 08 Jul, 2013

<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

Children First Bill criticised by some charities

Several children’s groups have today criticised aspects of new legislation making the reporting of child abuse mandatory for named professions.

Mon, 14 Apr, 2014

Gardaí roll out four new divisional protective units

Gardaí are stepping up their efforts to crack down on sex crimes and domestic abuse.

Fri, 02 Jun, 2017

Gardaí release EvoFit of sexual assault suspect

Gardaí investigating an alleged sexual assault on a woman in a taxi after she left a Christmas party at the weekend before last have released an EvoFit of a suspect and an image of a white cab.

Tue, 18 Dec, 2018

WATCH: Bibi Baskin and Fiona Looney reveal their experiences with sexual assault

Broadcaster Bibi Baskin and journalist Fiona Looney have spoken publically for the first time about their personal experiences of sexual assault.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015