Cathal Crotty jailed for two years after fully-suspended sentence for assaulting Natasha O’Brien is overturned
Court of Appeal rules on DPP appeal against ‘unduly lenient’ sentence for former soldier for attack in Limerick
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Defence Forces liaison officers no longer obliged to wear uniforms or give evidence in civilian courts
Officers will also now be confined to simply reporting back the results of the case to Defence Forces authorities rather than giving evidence about an accused’s service record
‘Consent is not talked about enough’: Dublin rally held in solidarity with Nikita Hand after Conor McGregor case
Several hundred people assemble in front of City Hall before marching to DPP offices to protest decision not to bring criminal charges against mixed martial arts fighter
‘I’m hoping at least one girl who is on the fence about reporting her violent boyfriend ... will read about my case’
Jade Rasmussen’s boyfriend was jailed last month. She urges young women in controlling relationships to seek help, assuring they too will be taken seriously
Attack victim calls for zero tolerance approach for violent soldiers
PJ Byrne was attacked by two off-duty Irish troops outside a nightclub in 2012. They continued to serve after their conviction
Cathal Crotty formally dismissed from Defence Forces after assault conviction
Former Army private officially ceased to be a member of the Defence Forces on Thursday following internal disciplinary process
Convicted soldier Cathal Crotty to be dismissed from Defence Forces on Thursday
Crotty (22) received a suspended sentence last month for violently attacking Natasha O’Brien (24) in Limerick city
Gardaí investigating threatening letter sent to family home of soldier Cathal Crotty
Public outcry followed Co Clare man recently receiving a suspended sentence for attacking woman in Limerick in 2022
Defence Forces personnel must be held to higher standards and scrutiny than any other servants of the State
Complaints about feeling collectively demonised amid allegations cannot be entertained given the pledge of the Defence Forces to the people
Future employment of people guilty of serious crimes of ‘limited concern’ when sentencing, judge says
Comment comes just weeks after suspended sentence given to soldier Cathal Crotty in separate court
DPP appeals Cathal Crotty’s suspended sentence for Limerick assault
Natasha O’Brien welcomes appeal on ground of undue leniency, and speaks out about ‘hate’ she has received since the trial
Cases like Natasha O’Brien’s prompt a sudden, disquieting voice in collective consciousness
Suspended sentence for Cathal Crotty has raised questions about the nature of justice. It is easier to say when we feel its absence than to define it
Delays to new sentencing guidelines criticised in wake of Cathal Crotty case
Judicial Council’s recommendations still not published almost five years after establishment, says Róisín Shortall
Woman assaulted by Irish soldier calls for new hate crime laws in Pride speech
Natasha O’Brien was loudly cheered as she gave a speech at event in Dublin’s Merrion Square Park on Saturday
Limerick judge Tom O’Donnell ends career on grim note with controversial ruling in Crotty case
Sentencing decisions are an act of justice, not retribution or revenge, says one barrister
What I Read This Week: Shauna Bowers - Miriam Lord articulates what every woman in Ireland was thinking
From the oldest Swiftie in town to Natasha O’Brien, here are the stories that caught my attention this week
Senior counsel to examine cases where Defence Forces members have convictions or are before courts
Martin criticises ‘lack of proactive management’ of such situations amid controversy over Crotty case
The bar is so low for violent men they are ‘to be given credit’ when they admit their guilt
Case of Natasha O’Brien shows up keyboard warriors who want to frighten women, to shut us up, to stop us from calling men out on their behaviour
Natasha O’Brien says she is willing to meet McEntee to discuss violence in Ireland
O’Brien, who was beaten unconscious by soldier Cathal Crotty, says she ‘wouldn’t need to speak out’ if Minister for Justice was doing job ‘correctly’
Defence Forces morale on the floor as commentary over Cathal Crotty case seen as unfair
Defence Forces members feel the organisation has been the target of unfair criticism from politicians including the Taoiseach and the public after soldier received suspended sentence over vicious assault
Defence Forces chiefs hope to expel convicted soldier Cathal Crotty by early next week
Government has received report on prevalence of criminals within Defence Forces ranks
Your top stories on Wednesday: Watch as hundreds turn out to support Natasha O’Brien; Aer Lingus pilots start industrial action
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We say never again. We voice outrage. We listen to the promises. Until the next time
Simon Harris made no secret of his anger at the way Natasha O’Brien had been treated. Might he really do something? He certainly talks the talk
‘The systems need to be gutted’: Natasha O’Brien leads rally for justice at Dáil
Punishment must fit crime, protesters say outside Leinster House before TDs in Dáil chamber pay tribute to assault victim
The Irish Times view on violence against women: a pattern of leniency
Too many violent abusers are leaving the courts as free men
Report on convicted criminals in Defence Forces identifies 20 cases of concern
Tánaiste Micheál Martin ordered review on the issue, with information previously held only at brigade level
Standing ovation in Dáil for Natasha O’Brien for bravery in ‘speaking up’
Taoiseach says it is ‘utterly unacceptable’ he does not know how many Defence Forces personnel have criminal convictions
Plans to pay tribute to retiring judge cancelled due to controversy over Cathal Crotty sentence
Judge Tom O’Donnell criticsed soldier’s ‘utterly appalling’ attack on Natasha O’Brien but spared him a jail term
Cathal Crotty’s suspended sentence another example of how judicial system is failing women
The administration of justice for violent men is out of kilter with our values and we can no longer suspend disbelief
Natasha O’Brien didn’t go to court to hear Cathal Crotty’s guilty plea
His guilt was clear to her and anyone who witnessed the attack. She went to court seeking justice
Your top stories on Monday: Judge at centre of Cathal Crotty controversy to retire this week; updated list of cancelled Aer Lingus flights
Here are the stories making the news today, including: the relentless rise and rise of Irish house prices; and Taylor Swift fans without a ticket warned over possible scams
Judge at centre of Cathal Crotty controversy to retire this week
Government figures expect leniency of sentence handed down to Defence Forces member to be appealed by DPP
‘I am absolutely overwhelmed’: Natasha O’Brien attends solidarity protest in Limerick
Demonstrations prompted by Cathal Crotty walking free from court after being given suspended sentence for attacking Natasha O’Brien
Justice system puts ‘victim on trial’, says woman beaten unconscious by soldier
There is ‘far too much violence against women in our country’, says Taoiseach as he praises Natasha O’Brien for ‘speaking out’
Helen McEntee commends courage of Clare woman who spoke on court justice
Natasha O’Brien’s attacker given a suspended sentence after admitting to beating her unconscious.
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