Sexual violence survivors deliver shredded counselling notes as Justice Minister concedes they will still be used in some casesThe Criminal Law and Civil Law Bill 2026 proposes a judicial hearing to determine if the therapy records can be used in courtCampaigners with bags of shredded counselling notes outside the Department of Justice on St Stephen's Green. Photo: Frank McGrathSarah O'Mahony Yesterday at 19:21Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has said an outright ban on the use of counselling records in criminal trials would be “unconstitutional”.

Source: Irish Independent January 23, 2026 04:52 UTC