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<p>The garda, who is based in the south of the country, has been arrested and questioned in relation to the allegations.</p>
Garda arrested after daughters allege 'horrific' sexual abuse
Specialist officers are compiling an investigation file on a serving garda after receiving multiple allegations of sexual abuse from his daughters.

Mon, 04 Oct, 2021

<p> Dublin Rape Crisis Centre CEO Noeline Blackwell </p>
60% of those sexually harassed experienced it in the workplace
New research from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre highlights the prominence of sexual harassment in the workplace

Sat, 02 Oct, 2021

<p>Convicted murderer Marius Rucinskas received a suspended 18-month sentence, and essentially walked free from court, after he pleaded guilty to the charge of assault causing harm to his wife at their home.</p>
Liz Dunphy: Domestic abuse - nobody should have to fear the monster lurking in their home
The home is not a safe place for thousands of people in Ireland — mostly women and children who live in fear every day

Sun, 12 Sep, 2021

<p>DRCC CEO Noeline Blackwell said while there had been a 'Covid impact' on both DRCC's services and those using them, the number of people accessing its service for reports to An Garda Síochána had increased.</p>
Increasing number of sexual violence survivors reporting to gardaí — Rape Crisis Centre CEO
Only a third of those engaging with DRCC had reported the crimes to gardaí — but more and more survivors are coming forwards 

Tue, 07 Sep, 2021

<p>During lockdowns, many people had neither physical space nor head space — which was particularly challenging for people who have been suffering abuse. Stock picture: Thinkstockphotos</p>
Noeline Blackwell: Pandemic may be ending, but the sexual violence epidemic is relentless
The CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre highlights how isolation has compounded the issues faced by those enduring abuse

Tue, 07 Sep, 2021

<p>#BetterThanBefore: raising awareness of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour</p>
New campaign aims to teach young people how to recognise and respond to signs of sexual violence
Spunout.ie asks people to share their stories about sexual violence, using the hashtag #BetterThanBefore on social media

Fri, 06 Aug, 2021

<p>Charlene Masterson turned to her father when she was threatened but the person who was meant to protect her, failed her. Picture: Collins Courts</p>
'I want to focus on changing lives': Survivor of sexual abuse Charlene Masterson has no regrets waiving her anonymity
“If I ever get married I’ll never have a father walk me down the aisle. I’m ok with that. I’d rather not have one than one who did what he did.”

Fri, 30 Jul, 2021

<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

<p>Better education and awareness about online safety are needed, campaigners have said.</p>
Campaigners call for better protections for young people online
An online safety commissioner with strong powers and a mechanism for individual complaints are needed to protect young internet users, campaigners have said

Tue, 13 Jul, 2021

<p>Deputy Josepha Madigan said she always takes statistics on the matter with a 'pinch of salt' as most victims do not report the crime. File Picture</p>
Josepha Madigan praised for her 'important' Dáil speech on being a survivor of sexual assault
Noeline Blackwell of the Dublin RapeC risis centre said people who heard Ms Madigan’s speech would recognise that she was speaking out of her own experience

Wed, 07 Jul, 2021

<p>Josepha Madigan: It takes great courage to share such a personal story.</p>
Irish Examiner view: Minister a survivor of sex assault
THE revelation in the Dáil by a Fine Gael TD that she is a survivor of sexual assault is a stark and powerful reminder of the extent of violence against women in Ireland.

Thu, 08 Jul, 2021

<p>Deputy Josepha Madigan said she always takes statistics on the matter with a 'pinch of salt' as most victims do not report the crime</p>
Josepha Madigan praised for 'important' Dáil speech on being a survivor of sexual assault
Noeline Blackwell of the Dublin RapeCrisis centre said people who heard Ms Madigan’s speech would recognise that she was speaking out of her own experience

Wed, 07 Jul, 2021

<p>Women and girls all over Ireland will have nodded in recognition at Josepha Madigan's disclosure in the Dáil that she had endured sexual assault. File Picture: PA/ThinkStockPhotos</p>
Clíona Saidléar: Sex attack survivors are 'worth' only 0.4% of a €4bn problem
Let's not congratulate ourselves for the funds we provide, when survivors on waiting lists are ‘worth’ only 0.4% of a €4bn issue

Thu, 08 Jul, 2021

<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

<p>Almost one in ten people who sought treatment at  sexual assault treatment units had been assaulted by multiple assailants.</p>
Quarter of people seeking treatment for sexual assault were children
New report from Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) network shows that attendance at the service fell drastically during the Covid-19 lockdowns last year

Wed, 30 Jun, 2021

<p>How students learn about sex and relationships is currently being overhauled, following a major review that heard many different views on how young people should be educated about things like consent, contraception and porn. File picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire</p>
Students have their say on overhaul of sex education
Major review on sex and relationships education that heard many different views on how young people should be educated about things like consent, contraception and porn

Tue, 04 May, 2021

<p>Laura Cahillane of the School of Law at UL has said Article 41.2 did not set out to confine women to their homes — but rather to allow them to stay home to raise families. The problem is, no policy to provide for this financially was put in place, so women never developed that economic right. Picture: Oisin McHugh</p>
Alison O'Connor: Restrictions? Let's begin by lifting one that has solely targeted women
Article 42.1 does not confine women to their homes, but it has certainly contributed to denying our agency and autonomy

Fri, 23 Apr, 2021

<p>Mary Crilly from Cork Sexual Violence Centre: 'No woman, no man, nobody should suffer like this.' Picture: Jim Coughlan</p>
Cork sanctuary for homeless people suffering sexual violence would provide protection
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is to meet Cork leaders battling homelessness and sexual violence to discuss plans to open a pilot rape crisis shelter for homeless people who suffer sexual violence

Tue, 20 Apr, 2021

<p>A report has also identified “significant gaps” in the supervision of scrapped prosecutions by gardaí in the district court.</p>
Corruption threat posed by gardaí who abuse power for sexual gain is 'poorly grasped'
The Garda Inspectorate said this problem had “profound” human rights implications for victims and the organisation.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

<p>Garda commissioner Drew Harris said anti-corruption measures had been taken. File picture: Leon Farrell/Rollingnews.ie</p>
Corruption threat posed by gardaí who abuse power for sexual gain is 'poorly grasped'
Garda Inspectorate warns of 'profound' human rights implications for victims and the organisation

Fri, 26 Mar, 2021

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