Local TD ‘shocked and sickened’ by sexual assault revelation in Defence Forces
Independant TD Marian Harkin said she was “shocked and sickened” that women of the Defence forces “had to bare their souls and private lives on national radio to bring about real change.” Speaking in Dail Eireann, Deputy Harkin questioned Minister Coveney and expressed her outrage and anger at the recent…
Gardai investigating report of alleged sexual assault in Sligo town
Gardaí are investigating an alleged sexual assault that is reported to have occurred in the early hours of this morning in Sligo Town. A man was arrested and has been detained at Ballymote Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. A grassy area along the bank of…
Gardai seek information on alleged sexual assault in Charlestown
Gardaí are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl in County Mayo. It happened in a playground in the Lowpark area of Charlestown yesterday. Forensic teams have examined the scene. Anyone who was in the Square or Lowpark areas of the town between 2pm and 8pm yesterday are…
Half million euro more for sexual assault units; Minister praises Donegal woman for highlighting issue
Almost 1,000 people visited sexual assault treatment units last year. Half a million euro in additional funding has been announced to improve the service. The number of forensic nurse examiners will double and they will now be able to travel to patients if necessary. Last year, Donegal woman Dominique Meehan…
TD says Juvenile Diversion Programme not appropriate in cases of serious sexual assault
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is asking that the Juvenile Diversion Programme not be used in cases of serious sexual assault involving young people. Sinn Fein Martin Kenny told the Dail of how three boys were only cautioned under the programme after an alleged sexual assault of a young girl at a…
Investigations ongoing into alleged sexual assault in Letterkenny
Investigations are ongoing into an alleged sexual assault in Letterkenny last week. Gardai are investigating the incident which happened at a house in Letterkenny on 23rd October last. It is alleged a sexual assault occurred and the matter is under investigation. The alleged attack took place in the early hours…