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<p>The increase was predominantly from September of 2024 and coincided with the release of the Report of the Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools run by Religious and the subsequent media coverage. File picture</p>

Number of historical abuse allegations against Church rise by over 50% in a year

It is the highest number of new allegations in any reporting period since figures began to be published annually in 2009

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Adams: I've passed information on abuse to gardaí

The Dáil is discussing the allegations of sexual abuse by members of the Provisional Republican movement.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2014

<p>Anne Scully, manager of the Rape Crisis Centre in Waterford, has criticised gardaí for their handling of the attempted disclosure in this case. Picture: Noel Browne</p>

Finding the courage to speak out against sexual abuse, only to have your voice ignored

After decades of contemplating troubling events he witnessed as a child, a man in his 50s decided to report the sexual abuse he believes he saw to gardaí. However, they never followed up, leaving agencies 'baffled' that no investigation took place

Tue, 12 Jul, 2022

<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>During a three-hour period in September last year, Natalie Ennis (then aged 37) was beaten to the head and body with metal pole, burned with a makeshift blow torch and a heated hammer head, cut with a knife, kicked and punched, had her hair cut off and was threatened with rape, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard. File picture</p>

Five men jailed for roles in 'cruel and sadistic' torture of woman over false accusation

The sentencing judge said the offending 'demonstrates the evils associated with the drugs trade' and its wider criminal associations

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Charleton Tribunal will not distract me, Garda Commissioner vows

Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan has brushed off remarks by the chair of the Policing Authority that there were concerns over her ability to focus on her job while dealing with the whistleblower tribunal.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2017

<p>Trish Kearney has written a book about George Gibney, called <span class="contextmenu quote">Above Water.</span>Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Trish Kearney: 'You can tell your secret and you can feel better with support'

Trish Kearney was just 13 when she first met her abuser, George Gibney, a swimming coach who later avoided conviction for decades of sexual abuse.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2021

<p>Nikita Hand reads a statement outside the High Court after Conor McGregor was been found liable in a High Court civil case for the sexual assault of Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in December 2018.</p>

S Fergus Finlay: Courageous Nikita Hand went into court as a victim but came out as a hero

Why is abuse tolerated? Why must we rely on the courage of brave and often alone women to speak out?

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

<p>Images and videos have been taken from a number of sources without consent. Gardaí are investigating the matter. Stock Image.</p>

Gardaí commence enquiries into image-based sexual assault incident

It comes after tens of thousands of images were shared on online forums without consent.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2020

<p>Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw</p>

Vera Pauw's experience shows barriers to disclosing sexual violence are 'still huge'

Women's football coach claimed in a statement on social media that she was raped by 'a prominent football official' as a young player

Sat, 02 Jul, 2022

<p> From left: Anthony Hickey Matin Zolfaghari, and Fabio Vicente were convicted of rape and jailed. File picture: Irishphotodesk.ie</p>

'They knew I had said no': Woman raped by three men said she had not consented but 'they did not care'

Victim says women have been made to feel 'like we're the problem' but the real problem is the predators who 'think they can take advantage of vulnerable women'

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

<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>A decision by An Bord Pleanála this week illustrates one aspect of the housing challenge in Ireland. Plans for 1,300 apartments in Cork's docklands are now on hold indefinitely. </p>

Irish Examiner view: Hard to envisage a large-scale solution to Ireland's housing crisis

Painful experience has taught the electorate to be sceptical of guarantees, no matter who makes them.

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

<p>Jacky Ardagh, Mary Holland, Ann-Marie Hourihane, Evelyn Conlon, an unidentified activist, and Inez McCormack walk side-by-side in Anti-Amendment march on 13 November 13, 1982. Picture: Derek Speirs</p>

Book review: IWU members' essays offer first-hand accounts of life after the Contraception Train

Irishwomen United (IWU) member Evelyn Conlon and academic Rebecca Phelan cement the movement in Irish history

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

<p>In addition to Grok, people have also called for urgent action on other AI tools, including so-called 'AI-girlfriend' websites and apps, which allow the production of graphic deep-fake pornography of adult women and child sexual abuse imagery (CSAM).</p>

'It should be illegal,' says survivor of child sexual abuse about AI 'nudification' technology

Child protection experts warn AI-generated sexual imagery causes lasting trauma and are urging urgent bans and EU-wide regulation

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

<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>Many people may have been in intimate relationships with a partner who they perceived to be controlling but coercive control can have a different quality. Stock picture</p>

Coercive control survivors are being invited to take part in new Irish study

Trinity College Dublin study is appealing to women who have experience of coercive control to contact them in confidence for a new survey on the issue

Sun, 25 Jun, 2023

<p>PDForra president Mark Keane urged Defence Forces members who have experienced sexual assault or harassment to report it to the gardái, military police, or the Rape Crisis Centre. </p>

Defence Forces in need of cultural reform, say PDForra and Raco

The country’s two military representative associations were responding to the Independent Review Group report

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

150 cases of consular assistance active at any one time

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it helped more than 1,700 Irish citizens caught up in major incidents while abroad last year, including terrorist attacks, protests, and natural disaster.

Wed, 01 Jan, 2020

Sharp rise in hate crime and domestic abuse figures a 'desirable correction', says Garda report

Organisations working in the areas of hate crime and domestic violence have welcomed Garda figures which show a sharp rise in such crimes being recorded.

Thu, 23 Aug, 2018