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# Sex Offenders

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# Sex Offenders
New laws would allow gardaí to show photos of sex offenders to school principals
Helen McEntee said that she wanted to have “the strongest law possible” around monitoring sex offenders.
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Oct 6th 2022, 2:00 PM
# sexual violence
Irish Prison Service to launch major review of how psychologists deal with sex offenders
The Irish Prison Service has said that the work of its psychologists would be expanded to deal with people serving sentences for sexual violence.
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May 20th 2022, 12:05 AM
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# Crime
New legislation will allow for electronic monitoring of sex offenders
The new bill published by the Justice Minister also gives additional powers to gardaí.
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Nov 10th 2021, 8:16 AM
# the explainer
The Explainer: How does Ireland deal with sex offenders after prison?
In the wake of the release of Tom Humphries, there has been much discussion around the treatment of sex offenders post-release. We talk to two experts on this week’s episode.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 8:00 PM
# prevention
How Ireland deals with sex offenders after they're released from prison
Experts in the area say their work can face strong opposition from the public but it is vital to ensure offenders do not harm anyone else.
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Aug 17th 2019, 12:05 AM
# Child Safety
Ireland and US agree to share travel information of convicted child sex offenders
The Cabinet approved the sharing of travel information of child sex offenders from the US to Ireland and vice versa.
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Jul 5th 2018, 8:29 PM
# register
Raped at 11: 'Why wasn't I told my attacker tried to be taken off the Sex Offenders Register?'
Amy Gilligan (28) heard that her attacker was appealing to be removed from the register through word of mouth.
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Jun 28th 2018, 6:10 AM
# Child Protection
Sex offender information may be disclosed to 'necessary people' under proposed new law
The name, address and the risk the offender poses could be released on a case-by-case basis under the proposed new law.
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Jun 6th 2018, 8:12 PM
# Sex Offenders
Repeat sex offenders will face mandatory minimum sentencing under new laws
The new Bill is to get Cabinet approval in the Autumn.
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Jul 11th 2017, 9:24 PM
# Jail Time
'The man who raped me went on to attack multiple women': Calls for harsher sentences for serial rapists
A new Bill to impose tougher sentencing passed First Stage in the Dáil earlier this afternoon.
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May 31st 2017, 8:10 PM
# Court
Sex offender jailed for beating and tying up girlfriend
He had 14 previous convictions.
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Dec 16th 2015, 5:42 PM
# Sex Offenders
Half of sex offenders to be released this year have undergone no treatment
The figures were revealed via a parliamentary question by independent TD Denis Naughten.
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Dec 7th 2015, 9:21 AM
# Courts
Man who "touched" teenage boys has name removed from sex offenders' register
The man was released from prison in 2002.
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Nov 27th 2015, 8:27 PM
# Released
84% of sex offenders released this year haven't completed treatment programmes
In 2014 the number of sex offenders released who completed the programme worked out at 21%
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Nov 20th 2015, 10:52 AM
# warning
Gardaí monitoring sex offenders "with both hands tied", TD claims
A new report says that 18 registered sex offenders are living within walking distance of schools in Cork.
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Nov 5th 2015, 10:34 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Should the addresses of sex offenders be published?
We want to know what you think.
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Nov 5th 2015, 9:26 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Is it time for Ireland to introduce an opt-in filter for online pornography?
Does more need to be done?
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Sep 16th 2015, 9:27 AM
# prevention
Government in Australia considers compulsory chemical castration for child sex abusers
The New South Wales justice minister pointed to the number of paedophiles likely to re-offend soon after their release.
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Aug 27th 2015, 9:15 PM
# monitored
How many sex offenders are under special supervision in your region?
Offenders are monitored by the probation officers but are also required to tell local gardaí they are living in the area.
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Jul 27th 2015, 6:02 AM
# Courts
Sex offender jailed for taking neighbour's bra and knickers from laundry room
The judge said the Waterford man is a “very damaged human through no fault of his own”.
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Jun 22nd 2015, 7:00 PM
# Grooming
'Be careful what images you post online, they could be used by paedophiles'
Frances Fitzgerald has warned young people to be particularly careful.
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May 22nd 2015, 1:40 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Should parents be able to access details of sex offenders living nearby?
New figures have shown the number of criminals on the sex offenders list.
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May 20th 2015, 10:22 AM
# being monitored
There are 1,420 people on the Irish sex offenders register - but none of their details are public
The Justice minister says the gardaí informs her of any breaches.
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May 20th 2015, 6:05 AM
# Sex Offenders
'It's likely some of the 400 convicted rapists and paedophiles missing in the UK are in Ireland'
The BBC are reporting that some sex offenders have been missing for over a decade.
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Mar 10th 2015, 9:42 PM
# Mairia Cahill controversy
Gerry Adams: I've given the guards names of alleged IRA sex offenders
Adams discussed the Mairia Cahill controversy in an interview with TheJournal.ie this week.
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Feb 21st 2015, 7:00 AM
# does not compute
Garda PULSE system "not fit for purpose" and should be scrapped
The Garda Inspectorate has also recommended scrapping the Pulse system.
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Jan 15th 2015, 8:47 AM
# Prison
Mandatory treatment for sex offenders "not a realistic option"
Minister O’Dowd confirmed this evening that participation in these programmes must be voluntary.
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Mar 11th 2014, 9:58 PM
# Sex Offenders
‘No foot-dragging’: Government promises draft sex offenders bill by end of the month
The heads of a bill to deal with sex offenders will be published by the government before the end of the month, as the Dáil debated an independent TD’s proposed legislation today.
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Oct 11th 2013, 11:13 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Oct 11th 2013, 4:49 PM
# Oireachtas agenda
A Sarah's Law for Ireland: Dáil to discuss child sex offenders bill
The bill is being introduced in the Dáil by the Reform Alliance TD Denis Naughten this morning.
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Oct 11th 2013, 8:10 AM
# DNA Database
Serious criminals will have DNA logged on international database
The Minister for Justice published the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013 today that will force criminals to give DNA samples.
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Sep 11th 2013, 10:45 PM
# DNA Database
Serious criminals will have DNA logged on database from next year
Criminals with sentences of more than 5 years will have their DNA logged on a national database, including most sexual offences crimes.
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Jul 24th 2013, 11:33 AM
# Sexual Offences
TD claims Ireland is becoming a 'safe haven for convicted sex offenders'
Denis Naughten takes issue with laws that don’t require sex offenders to register with Gardaí immediately upon arrival here.
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Mar 19th 2013, 2:55 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
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Jan 3rd 2013, 8:50 AM
# Child Abuse
One in Four calls for more treatment in the community for sex offenders
Executive director Maeve Lewis said there is a huge need because fewer than 5 per cent of sex offenders end up in prison.
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Oct 3rd 2012, 4:40 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
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Oct 3rd 2012, 8:41 AM
Voices
Column: We need a version of ‘Sarah’s Law’ to help protect children
Irish parents must be given access to controlled information on sex offenders in their area, writes independent TD Denis Naughten.
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Aug 8th 2012, 7:00 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Should parents be given access to details of sex offenders in their area?
Should a law similar to the so-called Sarah’s Law in the UK be introduced in Ireland?
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Jul 24th 2012, 10:07 AM
# Sex Offenders
TD says new law should give parents access to sex offender details
TD Denis Naughten who published the bill this week said Garda intelligence should be used to protect our children.
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Jul 24th 2012, 7:15 AM
# Facebook
Sex offenders banned from Facebook in US state
An Indiana judge has upheld a ruling barring those convicted of child sex offences from social networking sites.
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Jun 25th 2012, 11:04 AM
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