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Sunday 25 October 2020
The man was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Dignity 4 Patients raised “grave concerns” ahead of the publications of its annual report tomorrow.
Survivors of sexual crimes tell Noteworthy investigation what needs to change to give victims a chance to find a voice, justice – and peace.
Since restrictions were eased there has been a “significant surge in demand” for the DRCC’s services.
Niamh Ní Dhomhnaill has said there is still a lot of stigma when it comes to speaking publicly about domestic and sexual abuse.
A threatened shooting forced the cancellation of the screening of a documentary addressing allegations that R Kelly sexually abused women and girls.
All 10 people are aged between 63 and 78 and were arrested in Fermanagh, Belfast and Derry.
The man told gardaí that he had abused the girl 120 times or more.
More than 4,400 contacts were made to six centres from March to June.
Two more brothers have had their sentencing deferred to next January.
One of the men is also charged with inappropriately administering medication to one of the alleged victims.
The case relates to incidents which allegedly occurred between 1978 and 1986.
The man’s son was seven years old at the time of the abuse.
Syrian refugees in Lebanon have shared their experiences with TheJournal.ie.
Actor Adele Haenel led the walk-out after the 86-year-old director’s win at the César Awards.
Lavinia Kerwick was the first Irish rape survivor to waive her anonymity.
A number of properties were also searched by officers.
The judge commended the bravery of the woman who came forward to report the abuse.
Gordon Black was aged between 16 and 20 years of age when he molested his victim.
Richie Sadlier discusses his new book ‘Recovering’ and his long journey towards contentment.
The victims were children and adolescents aged between four and 17.
“Choking is a massive issue,” among teenagers, psychotherapist Stella O’Malley told RTÉ’s Today with SOR show.
One victim described his relationship with drugs and alcohol as a result of the abuse.
The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, had sought to halt his prosecution from proceeding.
Appearing on RTÉ’s The Late Late Show, the popular broadcaster said for years he blamed himself for what happened.
Charity One in Four said it had to close its waiting list last year due to a lack of funding.
The woman, 28, allegedly knew the man and her child were engaged in “certain sexual activities”.
The majority of the money will go to the fund, while €429,000 is to be paid to the National Children’s Hospital.
Experts in the area say their work can face strong opposition from the public but it is vital to ensure offenders do not harm anyone else.
Young female activists are working to improve people’s lives in the largest urban slum in Africa, Kibera.
The attacks took place regularly while he was babysitting the child at weekends.
Annie Lafferty said the “scars that man left on me will always be there”.
The R&B star said the allegations against him were just rumours as he faces 10 counts of aggravated criminal sex abuse.
One victim called it a “good day for me and for all victims of abuse”.
Shine was yesterday found guilty of groping seven boys in his care over a period of three decades.
A Protection of Minors meeting is due to take place in the Vatican later this month.
The judge said Liam O’Dwyer was in a position of trust and abused it to leave his victim “groomed into submission”.
The singer is the latest star to take down a duet with Kelly.
Faith Rodgers testified in the Surviving R. Kelly documentary.
The state’s attorney general said it was clear from its investigation that the “Catholic Church cannot police itself”.
WE’RE LESS THAN a week out from the scariest night of the year.
Halloween will look somewhat different this year but there’s nothing stopping us breaking out the box of decorations, throwing on a witch’s hat and doing up the outside of the house.
Cobwebs, ghouls and goblins, a scary pumpkin, there’s plenty of inspiration around at the moment as more and more people gear up for the 31st.
This morning, we want to know: Have you decorated your house for Halloween?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Richard Nairns details some of what he discovered when he moved to Ned’s Wood in Co Wicklow.
A couple of afternoon showers
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Winds subsiding with a couple of showers
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Clouds breaking, rain ending; breezy
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