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Abuse

# abuse - Monday 23 January, 2012

€8,500 damages for priest over human rights abuse in trial

An Irish priest, whose trial for alleged sexual abuse took almost 13 years, wins damages at the European Court of Human Rights.

# abuse - Saturday 21 January, 2012

EU official got ‘large number’ of abusive messages after Vincent Browne clash

Barbara Nolan was accused by Browne of trying to evade questions at a Troika press conference this week.

# abuse - Thursday 19 January, 2012

Children in Mexican adoption scam show signs of sexual abuse

Eleven Irish couples have been innocently embroiled in the apparent child-trafficking ring as they believed it was a legitimate adoption process.

# abuse - Monday 9 January, 2012

Diocese asks priests to contribute to child abuse fund

The Archbishop of Cashel & Emly, Dermot Clifford, asks priests to voluntarily donate to cover debts incurred in child protection.

# abuse - Thursday 22 December, 2011

Human rights group calls on Egypt’s military to prevent further protest violence

Thousands of women took to the streets in Cairo this week to protest recent violence against women by security forces.

# abuse - Tuesday 20 December, 2011

Children’s rights referendum for next year welcomed

The Minister for Children has said that the government is planning to hold the much-delayed referendum in 2012.

# abuse - Sunday 18 December, 2011

Controversy over priest at centre of child abuse claims

The bishop of Kilmore diocese has issued a statement saying that the priest voluntarily agreed to step aside.

# abuse - Saturday 17 December, 2011

Up to 20,000 children sexually abused says Dutch Catholic inquiry

Survey estimates that ONE in TEN Dutch children suffered some form of abuse. That doubles to ONE in FIVE for those who spent time in Catholic institution.

# abuse - Thursday 15 December, 2011

TDs call for inquiry into sexual abuse at Drogheda hospital

A cross-party group of TDs and Senators from Louth, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan have asked the Taoiseach to set up an inquiry into allegations of abuse at the hospital spanning 30 years.

# abuse - Monday 12 December, 2011

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Ref off, you’ve got the wrong Chris! Spurs fans abuse Olympic gold medallist by mistake

Sir Chris Hoy politely asks aggrieved Tottenham fans to stop directing their misplaced criticism towards him.

# abuse - Saturday 10 December, 2011

HSE announces investigation over father who raped and tortured daughters

The HSE’s handling of the case will be reviewed, after reports that health authorities had contact with the family for several years while abuse continued.

The 9 at 9: Saturday

The nine stories you need to know this morning…

# abuse - Friday 9 December, 2011

Father’s rape and torture of daughters was ‘barbaric’ says Minister

The harrowing case of a man jailed for life for the rape and torture of his four daughters highlights the need for legislation says a support group.

# abuse - Sunday 4 December, 2011

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The Daily Fix: Sunday

In tonight’s Fix: Enda preps for his address to the nation; some thoughts and opinions on a crucial week ahead for the country; and just what is the ‘Panda Express?’

# abuse - Wednesday 30 November, 2011

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Nine things to know by 9am: Public sector pensions hit (a bit) by new levy, mixed news on the money front, how Dublin is better than Paris, and how often do men really think about naughty things?

# abuse - Tuesday 29 November, 2011

BAI Compliance Committee found A Mission to Prey “fair”

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland investigated the show following a complaint from a man who took part in filming for the programme, but was unhappy with how his interview was used.

# abuse - Saturday 26 November, 2011

Vatican confirms appointment of new Papal Nuncio to Ireland

Charles J Brown will take up residence in Ireland in a move seen as an attempt by the Vatican to patch up relations with Ireland.

# abuse - Monday 17 October, 2011

From The Score Defiant

Australia’s Quade Cooper: Nobody likes me, I don’t care

Quade Cooper says he ‘grew a lot of confidence’ from the abuse he took during Australia’s Rugby World Cup campaign.

More parents calling help line in the past year

Abuse and “out of control” teenagers are two of the more prevalent issues for parents using the phone service.

# abuse - Friday 14 October, 2011

Group calls for State apology to Magdalene laundry survivors

Victims of the laundries should also be compensated for lost earnings over their time there, Justice For Magdalenes said.

# abuse - Saturday 8 October, 2011

Violence in adults could be determined in first three years of life – or even in the womb

Early intervention is vital to save children from future aggressive behavioural trends according to yesterday’s infant mental health conference in Dublin.

# abuse - Monday 3 October, 2011

From The Score Abuse

Spurs’ win overshadowed by Adebayor, Wenger abuse

Harry Redknapp branded the taunts during yesterday’s 2-1 derby win as “disgusting”.

# abuse - Wednesday 28 September, 2011

Domestic violence services at ‘tipping point’

The number of domestic abuse cases against women rose last year, but Safe Ireland says that over a third more women were unable to access emergency accommodation.

# abuse - Monday 26 September, 2011

Clerical abuse in Ireland tantamount to torture: report

A study into the Ferns, Murphy, Ryan and Cloyne child abuse reports criticises the lack of prosecution against child sexual and physical abusers and those who concealed that abuse.

# abuse - Saturday 24 September, 2011

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Gun fired ahead of Pope’s mass in Germany

Police have arrested one person after a shooting incident this morning. Meanwhile, the Pope met with clerical abuse victims last night during his four-day visit to Germany.

# abuse - Thursday 15 September, 2011

Less than 5% of sex offenders convicted in Ireland

Support group One in Four says the way the Irish criminal justice system treats victims of sex crimes is “simply unacceptable”.

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‘Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful’ – Ronaldo

The star says fans boo him because he is “rich, handsome and a great player”. He forgot to mention modest.

# abuse - Wednesday 14 September, 2011

Topman forced to pull ‘offensive’ t-shirts

Two t-shirts have been pulled from its stores after the retailer was accused of comparing women to animals and of glamourising domestic violence.

# abuse - Tuesday 13 September, 2011

‘Slaves’ kept and forced to work in Irish homes and restaurants

People are being held in conditions with parallels to those suffered by 24 men rescued in England, a charity has warned.

# abuse - Friday 9 September, 2011

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British army suspends more soldiers following Baha Mousa inquiry

Meanwhile, the British Ministry of Defence has said that more damning evidence could lead to further prosecutions in other Iraqi abuse cases.

# abuse - Wednesday 7 September, 2011

Take 5: Wednesday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

# abuse - Thursday 1 September, 2011

Column: ‘Sometimes he is all right. Sometimes he is nice to me’

The true story of a victim of domestic violence, by Ian Poulton.

# abuse - Wednesday 31 August, 2011

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Nine things to know this morning…

# abuse - Tuesday 23 August, 2011

Mixed reaction to Magee’s apology

Yesterday, the former Bishop of Cloyne accepted full responsibility for the failure of the diocese to effectively manage allegations of child sexual abuse.

# abuse - Monday 22 August, 2011

Prostitution on the rise in Ireland

The number of women here working in the sex industry has increased by 4 per cent, according to an organisation that supports the victims of prostitution.

# abuse - Wednesday 17 August, 2011

Take 5: Wednesday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

# abuse - Friday 29 July, 2011

Philadelphia monsignor to stand trial alongside priests accused of rape

The monsignor is the only US church official ever charged with transferring paedophile priests to unsuspecting parishes.

# abuse - Friday 22 July, 2011

The 9 at 9: Friday

Nine things to know this morning: Victory on our bailout interest, former NotW editor drops bombshell on James Murdoch, and Simon Cowell’s latest legal headache

# abuse - Wednesday 20 July, 2011

Take 5: Wednesday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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LIVE: Dáil Éireann discusses the findings of the Cloyne Report

Watch live footage from the Dáil as it debates an all-party motion, condemning the Vatican for its role in Cloyne.