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<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

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>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>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> 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>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>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>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> 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

<p>A member of the public walks past the latest mural by Irish artist Emmalene Blake in Dublin's city centre. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

Clodagh Finn: Why we need to make empathy a mandatory subject in schools

Why aren’t we willing to embrace a system that teaches us not just to have sympathy for others, but to understand them and emotionally identify with them?

Wed, 20 Oct, 2021

<p>Senior RTÉ executives will face the Oireachtas media committee today. Stock picture: Denis Minihane</p>

Irish Examiner view: RTÉ is slow to learn from its mistakes

Tánaiste's use of the term 'Groundhog Day' in reference to the national broadcaster's repeated travails is an accurate summary

Wed, 20 May, 2026

<p>Caitriona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners.</p>

Penny Dinners 'want to make sure that everyone has somewhere to turn in a crisis'

Lights shine down on the windows of Cork’s Penny Dinners where cheery red posters thank the people of Cork for their support.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2020

<p> Penny makes up to 25% of her income from OnlyFans, where she shares content to paying subscribers and offers custom sales starting at $1,000. (AP Photo/Tali Arbel)</p>

Confronting Porn: 'Used correctly, porn can help adults in their sex lives, but it’s not for everyone'

In the third and final part of a series on pornography in Ireland, Conor Capplis talks to two people from the industry and a sexologist about the healthy use of porn

Wed, 11 Jan, 2023

<p>Character references for sex criminals can leave victims distraught, campaigners say. File Picture</p>

Elaine Loughlin: Perpetrators of sexual violence do not deserve cloak of respectability

Why should the capacity to gather a crowd of so-called upstanding members of the community matter in the case of someone who is convicted of a sexual offence?

Tue, 15 Feb, 2022