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Reports of sexual offences increased in first half of year

Reports of sexual offences increased in first half of year

The number of sexual offences reported to gardaí has increased in the first six months of the year when compared to the same period in 2024.

13,000 people accused of sexual offences not prosecuted by DPP in last 10 years

13,000 people accused of sexual offences not prosecuted by DPP in last 10 years

Figures show just over 6,300 suspected sex offenders were prosecuted out of over 19,600 accused people.

Donegal man (47) jailed for sexual offences against two young girls

Donegal man (47) jailed for sexual offences against two young girls

Friel initially faced 26 charges, but tendered guilty pleas on a full facts basis on a scheduled trial date.

Teacher who sexually abused schoolboy a ‘cold, calculating predator’

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

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

No decision yet on appeal over sex laws judgment, Naomi Long insists

No decision yet on appeal over sex laws judgment, Naomi Long insists

Juvenile crime levels up with sharp increases in theft, robbery, fraud and sexual offences

Juvenile crime levels up with sharp increases in theft, robbery, fraud and sexual offences

Majority of victims of sexual assault and attempted murder knew offender-CSO

Majority of victims of sexual assault and attempted murder knew offender-CSO

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

99 per cent of suspected offenders of sexual offences recorded in 2022 were men.