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Campaigner calls on state to release all files in relation to sex abuse in schools

Campaigner calls on state to release all files in relation to sex abuse in schools

O’Keefe also said it was “past time” that the investigation had been set up as the O’Keefe Judgement had been in place since 2014.

‘Predator’ who groomed and abused at least 14 girls receives five-year sentence

‘Predator’ who groomed and abused at least 14 girls receives five-year sentence

Max Hollingsbee, 21, of Lurgan is to serve 31 months in prison and 31 months on licence.

Children as young as eight exposed to ‘disturbing and damaging’ online content

Children as young as eight exposed to ‘disturbing and damaging’ online content

Last September, CyberSafeKids published a report revealing that 65% of children aged eight to 12 in Ireland had been contacted by a stranger online.

Searches carried out at multiple locations into child sexual abuse material

Searches carried out at multiple locations into child sexual abuse material

‘Devious paedophile’ who targeted girls online jailed for 27 years

‘Devious paedophile’ who targeted girls online jailed for 27 years

Minister’s concern at state’s response to report into missing Kyran Durnin

Minister’s concern at state’s response to report into missing Kyran Durnin

Catfish abuser who drove girl (12) to suicide to be sentenced

Catfish abuser who drove girl (12) to suicide to be sentenced

Kyran Durnin case 'indicates real problems' in Ireland's child protection systems

Kyran Durnin case 'indicates real problems' in Ireland's child protection systems

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Caoilfhionn Gallagher, the State's special rapporteur on child protection, said the case was deeply concerning

Sinn Féin member resigns over claims of sending inappropriate messages to teen

Sinn Féin member resigns over claims of sending inappropriate messages to teen

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

The party member was suspended by Sinn Fein in 2023 and the incident was referred to the Police Service of Northern Ireland and social services.

Sinn Féin employees giving references for shamed McMonagle was ‘unforgivable’, McDonald says

Sinn Féin employees giving references for shamed McMonagle was ‘unforgivable’, McDonald says

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

The Sinn Féin president has hit out at the two former party press officers who provided a reference for McMonagle.

Sinn Féin failed to return security pass of child sex offender Michael McMonagle

Sinn Féin failed to return security pass of child sex offender Michael McMonagle

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

The Assembly Commission said it moved to cancel the Stormont access pass for the former press officer this week.

‘Difficult’ to get gardaí to show up to calls, Fine Gael MEP candidate says

‘Difficult’ to get gardaí to show up to calls, Fine Gael MEP candidate says

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Regina Doherty made the remarks during hustings for some of the candidates vying for election as an MEP in the Dublin constituency.

Almost 30 children have gone missing from State care so far this year

Almost 30 children have gone missing from State care so far this year

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Repeated disappearances of children has sparked calls for better controls to ensure that they are safe and protected

Social media giants refuse Norma Foley’s request for better child protection

Social media giants refuse Norma Foley’s request for better child protection

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

The Minister for Education said there was ‘very robust engagement’ at the meeting.