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Mother (54) should never have been convicted of sexually assaulting her children, court rules

Mother (54) should never have been convicted of sexually assaulting her children, court rules

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Mr Justice Brian O’Moore noted that the Director of Public Prosecutions was not opposing this appeal, and a retrial will not be sought.
Woman tells court of sexual abuse by her mother, uncle and family friend

Woman tells court of sexual abuse by her mother, uncle and family friend

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

The complainant’s mother, her uncle, and another man face a total of 21 counts of sexual assault and rape
Woman, her brother and another man on trial for sexual abuse of her young daughter

Woman, her brother and another man on trial for sexual abuse of her young daughter

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

The complainant’s mother, her uncle, and another man face a total of 21 counts of sexual assault and rape, which allegedly occurred on dates between 2000 and 2014, mainly at the family home within the State.
Fresh probe sanctioned into investigation of Bishop Eamonn Casey following sexual abuse allegations

Fresh probe sanctioned into investigation of Bishop Eamonn Casey following sexual abuse allegations

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

A spokesman for Limerick Diocese said it received the first complaint about Casey in 2001.
Bishop Eamon Casey was a 'sexual predator', according to new RTÉ documentary

Bishop Eamon Casey was a 'sexual predator', according to new RTÉ documentary

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

His niece, Patricia Donovan, claims he first raped her at the age of five and that the sexual abuse continued for years.  
Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on child sexual abuse charges

Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on child sexual abuse charges

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

The former DUP leader and his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, are appearing before Newry Magistrate's Court
Supreme Court to examine if alleged sexual violence victims should be protected from certain enquiries

Supreme Court to examine if alleged sexual violence victims should be protected from certain enquiries

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

The issue will be heard by the Supreme Court in April following an appeal by a man accused of sexually abusing a girl decades ago
Ex-teacher accused of sexual abuse made 'deliberate decision' to lie to gardaí, trial told

Ex-teacher accused of sexual abuse made 'deliberate decision' to lie to gardaí, trial told

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

The 59-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault in relation to six complainants

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