Saturday 7 December, 2013
A sentence delivered by a judge frustrated by the inconsistent application of sentencing guidelines in Ireland saw Fiona Doyle’s abuser initially walk free from court – even after he admitted to sexually abusing her throughout her childhood.
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The Irish swimmer finished with a time of 31.52 seconds this evening.
Limerick native Fiona Doyle was a split second off her personal best in the 200 metre breaststroke.
Lithuanian teen Ruta Meilutyte blitzed the field to set a new world record in tonight’s 100m breaststroke semi-finals.
Winning World University Games silver has only just started to settle in as the Calgary-based swimmer lines up in Barcelona
Limerick’s Doyle finished fourth by the smallest of margins in the 50m breaststroke final.
Fiona Doyle set a new Irish senior record as she finished second in today’s 100m breaststroke final.
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The Wicklow woman, who suffered a decade of abuse at the hands of her father, is backing the findings of a report on sentencing.
The movement has called for change and more transparency in Ireland’s justice system.
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Fiona Doyle said today that she may also pursue her mother in the courts.
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Doyle, whose father was temporarily allowed to walk free after admitting raping her, met Enda Kenny this evening.
The crimes committed against Fiona Doyle and Detective Garda Adrian Donohue deserve sufficient punishment – and the pressure needs to be placed back onto criminals, says criminologist John O’Keefe.
The daughter of Patrick O’Brien, who was first bailed and then jailed for sexually abusing her, gives an emotional interview.
A “vindicated” Fiona Doyle will appear on RTE’s Late Late show this evening to speak about her case.
The blame does not lie with one judge but with the inconsistency of the Court of Criminal Appeal, writes Aodhán Ó RÃordáin.
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Patrick O’Brien, who was convicted of raping his daughter Fiona Doyle, had his bail revoked in court today.
Kristel O’Brien spoke of her mother’s ‘heartbreak’ over this week’s controversial sentencing of her rapist and father Patrick O’Brien – who is due back in court this morning.
The case is listed for mention at the Central Criminal Court tomorrow where it is believed the DPP will make an application to the court.
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The release on bail, pending an appeal, of an elderly man who repeatedly raped his daughter when she was younger was raised at Leaders’ Questions.
Meanwhile, there was disappointment for Fiona Doyle and Shani Stallard today.
Ireland also qualified for the final of the women’s 4x200m freestyle during this morning’s session at the European Swimming Championships.
17-year-old Sycerika McMahon is the latest member of Ireland’s Olympic party.
THIS WEEKEND WILL see the 8 December, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
A national holiday in many countries, in Ireland it is the traditional start of Christmas in Ireland, a day that the Christmas shopping begins in earnest.
But with decorations going up sooner and sooner these days, does the day hold any relevance outside of the church celebration?
We’re asking: Is 8 December the beginning of Christmas?
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