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Several hundred people assemble in front of City Hall before marching to DPP offices to protest decision not to bring criminal charges against mixed martial arts fighter
Jade Rasmussen’s boyfriend was jailed last month. She urges young women in controlling relationships to seek help, assuring they too will be taken seriously
PJ Byrne was attacked by two off-duty Irish troops outside a nightclub in 2012. They continued to serve after their conviction
Former Army private officially ceased to be a member of the Defence Forces on Thursday following internal disciplinary process
Crotty (22) received a suspended sentence last month for violently attacking Natasha O’Brien (24) in Limerick city
Public outcry followed Co Clare man recently receiving a suspended sentence for attacking woman in Limerick in 2022
Complaints about feeling collectively demonised amid allegations cannot be entertained given the pledge of the Defence Forces to the people
Comment comes just weeks after suspended sentence given to soldier Cathal Crotty in separate court
Natasha O’Brien welcomes appeal on ground of undue leniency, and speaks out about ‘hate’ she has received since the trial
Suspended sentence for Cathal Crotty has raised questions about the nature of justice. It is easier to say when we feel its absence than to define it
Judicial Council’s recommendations still not published almost five years after establishment, says Róisín Shortall
Natasha O’Brien was loudly cheered as she gave a speech at event in Dublin’s Merrion Square Park on Saturday
Sentencing decisions are an act of justice, not retribution or revenge, says one barrister
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Martin criticises ‘lack of proactive management’ of such situations amid controversy over Crotty case
Case of Natasha O’Brien shows up keyboard warriors who want to frighten women, to shut us up, to stop us from calling men out on their behaviour
O’Brien, who was beaten unconscious by soldier Cathal Crotty, says she ‘wouldn’t need to speak out’ if Minister for Justice was doing job ‘correctly’
Defence Forces members feel the organisation has been the target of unfair criticism from politicians including the Taoiseach and the public after soldier received suspended sentence over vicious assault
Government has received report on prevalence of criminals within Defence Forces ranks
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Simon Harris made no secret of his anger at the way Natasha O’Brien had been treated. Might he really do something? He certainly talks the talk
Punishment must fit crime, protesters say outside Leinster House before TDs in Dáil chamber pay tribute to assault victim
Too many violent abusers are leaving the courts as free men
Tánaiste Micheál Martin ordered review on the issue, with information previously held only at brigade level
Taoiseach says it is ‘utterly unacceptable’ he does not know how many Defence Forces personnel have criminal convictions
Judge Tom O’Donnell criticsed soldier’s ‘utterly appalling’ attack on Natasha O’Brien but spared him a jail term
The administration of justice for violent men is out of kilter with our values and we can no longer suspend disbelief
His guilt was clear to her and anyone who witnessed the attack. She went to court seeking justice
Here are the stories making the news today, including: the relentless rise and rise of Irish house prices; and Taylor Swift fans without a ticket warned over possible scams
Government figures expect leniency of sentence handed down to Defence Forces member to be appealed by DPP
Demonstrations prompted by Cathal Crotty walking free from court after being given suspended sentence for attacking Natasha O’Brien
There is ‘far too much violence against women in our country’, says Taoiseach as he praises Natasha O’Brien for ‘speaking out’
Natasha O’Brien’s attacker given a suspended sentence after admitting to beating her unconscious.
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