Use of counselling notes in rape and sexual assault cases to be reviewed
A review will take place on the use of counselling notes in sexual assault and rape court cases, Justice Minister Helen McEntee has confirmed. Currently, legal teams can request counselling notes for a victim of sexual abuse, which has long been an issue for survivors. The chairperson of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) Ann Marie Gill said during her nine years in the role, there were 129,000 contacts to the National Rape Crisis Helpline. Ann Marie Gill, Helen McEntee, and Rachel Morrogh at the launch of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s annual report. I am hugely concerned that there is a mental health crisis amongst survivors of sexual violence and that public mental health services are struggling with inadequate capacity.
Source:Irish Examiner
June 28, 2024 08:05 UTC
Federal lawsuit against Greene 911 officials resumes after two-year pause
The federal lawsuit filed by the family of a Greene County woman who died one day after a 911 operator declined to send an ambulance to her home is proceeding again after criminal charges against the dispatcher were withdrawn earlier this month. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Hornak signed the order June 17 lifting the nearly two-year stay on the lawsuit filed by Kelly Titchenell against Greene County and several emergency officials in connection with the death of her mother, Diania Kronk. Titchenell filed the lawsuit in federal court in Pittsburgh in June 2022 just before the two-year statute of limitations expired. The completion of the criminal cases allowed for the lawsuit to proceed against Greene County, along with Price, Leathers and Policz. In his order, Hornak gave attorneys for both sides 10 days to meet and discuss possible resolutions for Titchenell’s lawsuit.
Source:The Herald
June 28, 2024 04:48 UTC
U.S. sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation
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Source:The Herald
June 28, 2024 03:52 UTC
‘I have young children, I have a wife’: Taoiseach says bomb threat at his home ‘utterly unacceptable’
‘I have young children, I have a wife’: Taoiseach says bomb threat at his home ‘utterly unacceptable’By Cate McCurry, PAThe Taoiseach has condemned a bomb threat at his family home, describing it as “utterly unacceptable”. Mr Harris’ wife and two young children were in the home at the time. Speaking on Thursday, Mr Harris said: “In relation to my own situation, I don’t really wish to comment on it other than to say this is a clearly unacceptable situation. “I have young children, I’ve a wife and this is an utterly unacceptable situation. “This situation can’t be allowed to continue.”He added that he will continue to live in his Co Wicklow home with his family.
Source:Irish Independent
June 28, 2024 01:43 UTC
Chin up Anthony! Gordon the butt of jokes in England camp after bike fall
Gordon the butt of jokes in England camp after bike fallBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football Writer, BlankenhainAnthony Gordon has become the butt of jokes in the England camp after the forward fell off his bike and gashed his chin. Marc Guehi revealed Gordon had been the butt of jokes in the England camp after the fall. England defender Marc Guehi said with a laugh: “He fell off his bike! “But he’s OK, he’s OK, but he just fell off his bike. It’s been a bit of a joke in camp but he’s doing well.”
Source:Irish Independent
June 27, 2024 22:36 UTC
Construction due to begin shortly on road safety works in Summerhill area
A drone shot of the busy roads around Coláiste Chiaráin and Summerhill NS. Construction due to begin shortly on road safety works in Summerhill areaAfter the first meeting of Roscommon County Council since the local elections, it was announced that long sought-after road safety measures would begin to be installed soon in the vicinity of St Joseph's Primary School and Coláiste Chiaráin in Summerhill. The installation will begin in the coming weeks, following a meeting with engineering staff of Roscommon County Council, elected members, members of the public, and management of the schools concerned. It's a positive development for sure!”Naughten highlighted that Coláiste Chiaráin is now one of the largest schools in the Athlone area, with approximately 1000 students. These measures will also extend as far as Drum Community Centre on the Drum road.
Source:Irish Independent
June 27, 2024 22:04 UTC
What "Double Haters" Think About The 2024 Election
So I’ll be voting Independent. Yes, the possibility of the independent candidate winning is low, but I believe if enough people vote Independent, it could make a difference a few elections from now." The two-party system is a scam and just another way for rich people to stay rich and in power. Plus, the two-party system makes candidates who really want to hold office sacrifice some of their ideals/morals to be backed by Dem/Rep parties. For those who are planning not to vote or unsure of how to vote this year — I’d urge you to vote Independent.
Source:The Irish Daily Star
June 27, 2024 19:07 UTC
Tributes paid to 'respected and renowned businessman'
Tributes have been paid this evening to one of Ireland West Airport’s founding board members, Mr John Dillon of Ballindrehid, Ballyhaunis, who died unexpectedly at Mayo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Mr Dillon was well known throughout the west as a businessman and a former Board and Trust member at the airport. He held the distinction of being the airport's longest-serving board member and was a passenger on the first flight into Knock. In a statement this evening Ireland West Airport said: "All at Ireland West Airport are saddened to learn of the passing of former Board and Trust member, John Dillon. "John was a respected and renowned businessman in his own right, operating the very successful family travel business in Ballyhaunis, John Dillon & Sons, originally established by his grandfather to accommodate the Irish who were emigrating and seeking tickets for the transatlantic boat which came into port in Galway.
Source:The Herald
June 27, 2024 19:04 UTC
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New teachers to receive €2,000 incentive to stay year in Irish classrooms
“This was among our demands of the Minister to assist with teacher supply in the primary sector,” said INTO general secretary John Boyle. A Teachers’ Union of Ireland survey late last year found that maths was the most difficult subject to find qualified teachers for, followed by woodwork/construction studies, Irish, biology, home economics and chemistry. Nonetheless, it said it will continue to engage closely with education stakeholders to develop “further, innovative measures to address teacher supply issues”. In 2022, more than 3,800 teachers graduated from all initial teacher education programmes. As a result, it is expected that between 1,700, and 2,000 teachers will benefit from this incentive.
Source:The Irish Times
June 27, 2024 18:36 UTC
Matt Cahill, Tyler Collet named to U.S. team for 31st PGA Cup against Great Britain, Ireland
Craig DolchSpecial to The PostSeminole Golf Club PGA head professional Matt Cahill, of West Palm Beach, and John’s Island PGA assistant professional Tyler Collet, of Vero Beach, have been named to the United States team for the 31st PGA Cup. The matches against Great Britain and Ireland will be held Sept. 13-15 at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon. Cahill and Collet will make their debuts in the biennial matches between professionals from the PGA of America and the PGA of Great Britain & Ireland. Cahill and Collet are members of the South Florida PGA, along with Jeremy Wells, the PGA director of golf at Cypress Lake Golf Club in Fort Myers. More:Seminole Golf Club pro Matt Cahill heads locals playing in PGA Professional Championship
Source:The Herald
June 27, 2024 17:52 UTC
Garda’s family home attacked while on duty at Donegal Rally
A garda’s home was targetted while they were working on a road safety project at the Donegal International Rally last weekend. The frightening attack occurred last Friday afternoon, while Garda Lynch was in Donegal working on Operation Nexus. The operation is centred on a legally modified Volkswagen Golf which was seized by Gardaí during a crime swoop. Gardaí unveiled the car last weekend as a means of engaging with motor enthusiasts on legal car modifications. It’s reported that Gardaí believe the attackers learned through social media about Garda Lynch’s deployment to the Donegal Rally and possibly coordinated the attack.
Source:The Irish Times
June 27, 2024 17:41 UTC
Euro2024: Portugal to face Slovenia in first knockout game, after stunning loss against Georgia
The bracket for the round of 16 was defined after the game against Georgia, and Portugal will face Slovenia, on Monday, July 1, in Frankfurt, at 3 p.m. EST. Prior to the final whistle, Roberto Martinez made some additional changes, but the nature of the match remained the same. Roberto Martinez has chosen his team's starters based on the type of soccer that the opponent plays. After the game, Roberto Martínez acknowledged that Portugal started “with little intensity and conceding the goal early was what Georgia needed. “We prepared for the Georgia game when we played Ireland, and it was important to stop Georgia's counterattack.
Source:The Herald
June 27, 2024 16:47 UTC
Covid cases jump in past week with 1,042 confirmed
The number of confirmed covid-19 cases in Ireland has increased by 60% in the past week, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). Latest figures show there were 1,042 confirmed cases recorded from June 16 to June 22, a jump from the 650 that were reported the previous week. The number of hospitalised cases also increased by 56% during the past week. Outbreaks in healthcare settings in the past week increased by 14 to 62, compared to 48 outbreaks a week earlier. The current advice is if you have any covid symptoms, even mild ones, stay at home until 48 hours after your symptoms are mostly or fully gone.
Source:Irish Examiner
June 27, 2024 15:21 UTC
Weight-loss patients warned of counterfeit Ozempic as dupes popular of drug proliferate
The World Health Organization is warning consumers about counterfeit forms of the popular drug Ozempic, often used for weight loss. Novo Nordisk, the company that manufactures Ozempic, said in a statement that it is pursuing litigation against companies selling counterfeit drugs. “Producing counterfeit products and inserting them into the legitimate U.S. supply chain is an illegal activity and puts patients at considerable risk,” the company wrote. Counterfeit Ozempic:FDA warns Ozempic users after seizing thousands of units of counterfeit weight loss drugsAccording to Novo Nordisk, the company and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an alert in December about seizing counterfeit Ozempic. Customers can also call Novo Nordisk customer care at 1-800-727-6500 or file a report at www.tinyurl.com/ReportMeds.
Source:The Herald
June 27, 2024 15:05 UTC