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# Sexual Abuse

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'Singing priest' convicted of sexually abusing a boy after claiming he didn't know him
The abuse is alleged to have taken place in the early 1980s, when the boy was aged between 10 and 13 years.
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Jun 14th 2016, 1:58 PM
60 charges withdrawn in Waterford child abuse trial
A young boy has claimed his mother and father sexually abused him.
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May 16th 2016, 5:46 PM
Man charged with sexual assault after extradition from Spain
The man was escorted back to Ireland by gardaí yesterday.
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Apr 30th 2016, 12:23 PM
Father threatened partner into having sex with their son, court told
The parents face a total of 82 charges of abuse between 2007 and 2011.
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Apr 22nd 2016, 7:46 AM
Boy who alleges parents abused him was abused while in foster care, court told
The boy has been giving evidence via video-link.
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Apr 18th 2016, 7:29 PM
Kesha's sexual assault claims against producer are dismissed
The singer claimed Dr Luke violated her rights.
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Apr 7th 2016, 7:55 AM
Mother and father charged with rape and sexual exploitation of their young son
The parents face 82 charges.
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Apr 5th 2016, 4:36 PM
Intellectually disabled man left in care home with alleged abuser for two years - report
A report from the new HSE whisteblower service highlights claims of abuse in residential facilities.
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Mar 2nd 2016, 12:14 PM
'Macho culture' at BBC allowed Jimmy Savile to abuse 57 females and 15 boys
The youngest victim of a sexual assault was just eight years old.
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Feb 25th 2016, 10:36 AM
Tony Blackburn says BBC sacked him over Jimmy Savile inquiry
Blackburn said the BBC are “destroying” his career because his version of events does not tally with theirs.
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Feb 25th 2016, 7:50 AM
Health Board knew girl was being sexually abused in her home but didn't tell gardaí
“‘Grace’ is no isolated incident. I know – the same thing happened to me”.
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Feb 23rd 2016, 6:00 AM
Court hears details of how Adam Johnson met with underage girl for 'thank you kiss and more'
The jury watched a video recording of the girl’s police interview during the ex-Premier League footballer’s trial today.
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Feb 15th 2016, 10:47 PM
Former GAA coach fails in bid to challenge ruling that he’s a risk to children
In 2013 the Child and Family Agency found he was a risk to children and third parties should be informed of this.
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Feb 15th 2016, 7:28 PM
Foster care case: 'These are allegations of rape using implements and horrific sexual abuse'
Tony O’Brien is in front of the Public Accounts Committee today to answer questions about abuse in a foster home in Waterford.
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Feb 2nd 2016, 11:17 PM
HSE says sorry to victim of 'savage abuse', after apology "misunderstanding"
The woman was allegedly subjected to sexual and physical abuse for 20 years.
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Jan 27th 2016, 12:13 PM
German police accused of covering up the rape of a 13-year-old girl
Russia is calling for an explanation over Berlin’s handling of the case.
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Jan 27th 2016, 6:05 AM
Jimmy Savile abused victims while on camera and on the set of Top of the Pops
A draft report into his abuses at the BBC has been leaked.
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Jan 21st 2016, 9:15 AM
'I keep saying, why did it happen?': Man sentenced to 12 years for attempted rape of niece
In her victim impact report the now adult woman said her plans for her life changed as a result of the abuse.
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Jan 15th 2016, 6:25 PM
Outrage at closure of only 24-hour service for sexually abused children
A charity which offers therapy to child victims said those under the age of 14 will not be able to avail of adequate examination and treatment.
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Jan 4th 2016, 6:00 PM
Beating, pinching, deliberate poisoning - 19,000 reports of child abuse made in Ireland every year
The largest number of referrals relate to concerns about emotional abuse.
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Dec 7th 2015, 6:10 AM
No convictions on over 50 abuse allegations against religious orders
The latest tranche of child protection reviews examines allegations against 20 orders.
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Dec 2nd 2015, 3:08 PM
'Quite startling': €31m of church property for redress fund yet to be transferred
€83 million of donations has been made from congregations since the Ryan Report.
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Nov 23rd 2015, 6:00 AM
'I was nine when he first abused me, I was home from school because I was sick'
Emma and Vanessa Witherow’s mother stood by their stepfather after he was jailed for sexually abusing them over ten years.
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Nov 13th 2015, 12:57 PM
78-year-old man pleads guilty to raping niece and grandniece
The man claimed his grandniece asked him to pay her for sex.
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Oct 6th 2015, 6:15 AM
American soldiers 'told to ignore' sexual abuse of boys by Afghan allies
Troops were reportedly instructed to “look the other way” in cases of abuse, even when it took place on military bases.
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Sep 21st 2015, 5:04 PM
Former Archbishop dies before trial for abusing boys
The former archbishop died overnight, the Vatican has announced today.
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Aug 28th 2015, 10:53 AM
In Ireland, a man can actually confess to rape and still serve no time in prison
Yesterday Magnus Meyer Hustveit walked free from court after admitting that he had repeatedly raped his former girlfriend when she was unconscious.
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Jul 15th 2015, 6:00 PM
Dozens of children moved around Ireland for sexual exploitation
A new bill wants people who groom children to face 14 years in jail.
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Jul 10th 2015, 1:49 PM
A year after my historic meeting with Pope Francis, progress in Rome has been achingly slow
During my audience with Pope Francis, I asked for support in providing services to survivors of clerical child sexual abuse and their families. I reissue that request to His Holiness one year on.
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Jul 7th 2015, 11:44 PM
Bill Cosby admitted drugging a woman to have sex with her
A rape case was brought to court, but dropped.
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Jul 7th 2015, 8:10 AM
Man who raped and abused daughter for six years up to Junior Cert pleads guilty
He will face sentencing for crimes committed over 30 years ago
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Jun 30th 2015, 6:01 AM
Brendan Smyth victim: 'I could have been saved'
Rose said she would consider taking legal action against gardaí who were aware of his abuse.
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Jun 25th 2015, 11:27 AM
Fiona Doyle's mother arrested in relation to abuse investigation
Breda O’Brien was released without charge this afternoon.
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Jun 24th 2015, 7:13 PM
Brendan Smyth victim: 'Every time it happened another part of me died'
Loreto, who was previously known as Samantha, successfully campaigned to have the word ‘Reverend’ removed from the paedophile priest’s headstone.
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Jun 23rd 2015, 2:52 PM
Tipperary man jailed for raping young girl who believed he was her Dad
Michael Smith will spend at least 12 years in prison.
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Jun 19th 2015, 2:45 PM
Man, 21, avoids jail after sexually abusing his 5-year-old niece
The 5-year-old would sleep in the man’s bed because she was afraid of ghosts.
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Jun 3rd 2015, 10:49 PM
"Put up or shut up" - Mairia Cahill's challenge after Gerry Adams 'uncle' claims
Cahill says her family are considering legal action.
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May 25th 2015, 2:14 PM
'Treatment for sexualised behaviour in young children is urgently needed'
A significant proportion of referrals to CARI in recent years are in the under-12 age group.
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May 25th 2015, 6:01 AM
'Be careful what images you post online, they could be used by paedophiles'
Frances Fitzgerald has warned young people to be particularly careful.
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May 22nd 2015, 1:40 PM
Are we about to see an influx of pimps to Ireland?
Our nearest neighbour is cracking down on sex buyers.
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May 21st 2015, 7:42 PM
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