The Irish Times

Child protection expert is concerned school abuse redress scheme is not fit for purpose

Special rapporteur Conor O’Mahony says qualifying criteria and time limits are issues

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 01:58

State ‘withholding redress’ from school abuse survivors seven years after court ruling

Irish human rights body urges greater action on implementation of Louise O’Keeffe judgment

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 18:08

Taoiseach re-affirms commitment to survivors of sex abuse in day school

He made a commitment in opposition to set up an ex-gratia payment system

Mon Jul 06 2020 - 22:27

Louise O’Keeffe calls on Government to honour pledges on school sex-abuse redress

Both Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar promised to deliver on pledge

Sun Jul 05 2020 - 13:57

Children’s rights advocate Louise O’Keeffe wins Spirit of Mother Jones Award

O’Keeffe dedicates award to victims of abuse in Irish schools

Wed Jul 31 2019 - 16:03

Campaigner for child sexual abuse victims to be honoured

Louise O’Keeffe to be presented with Spirit of Mother Jones Award in recognition of work

Mon Jul 22 2019 - 21:38

Historic Cork courthouse hears last criminal trial before move to new premises

High profile murder, drugs and sex abuse cases have been held in ‘Cork’s Palais de Justice’

Thu May 17 2018 - 12:42

Department ‘misrepresented’ response to O’Keeffe judgment

Settlement rate low and not reflective of ‘holistic and flexible approach’, says law lecturer

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 01:05

Abuse survivor calls for inquiry into Leo Hickey case

Louise O’Keeffe wants investigation into why abuser was allowed move schools

Wed May 10 2017 - 14:23

Retired teacher Leo Hickey (77) convicted of sexual assault

Abuse survivor from Cork boys school tells court of ‘quarter of a century blocking it out’

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 19:55

Council of Europe asked to review ruling on Irish sex abuse cases

Human rights group claims State is not meeting obligations to victims of school abuse

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 10:20

Men who tried to resume actions over alleged abuse will not face costs

The five had discontinued their cases following Louise O’Keeffe Supreme Court case

Thu Jul 28 2016 - 13:27

State warned people sexually abused at school to drop cases

Decision shows department ‘does not fully accept child protection responsibilities’

Fri Jul 22 2016 - 16:41

Retired teacher to go on trial for sexual abuse of boy (9) in Co Cork

Leo Hickey charged with assault at Ballincollig boys school over 20 years ago

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 12:24

Former teacher charged with sexual abuse of boy (9) in Co Cork

Leo Hickey charged with eight counts of sexual assult while teaching in 1991 and 1992

Wed May 11 2016 - 13:11

State seeks protection from being sued by sex abuse victims

Court asked to strike out decision permitting it to be sued after ruling on Louise O’Keeffe case

Thu Jan 21 2016 - 18:15

Long-overdue analysis of Ireland’s complex damages law

‘Invaluable’ book provides an accessible, detailed and up-to-date guide

Fri Nov 27 2015 - 01:30

210 cases of sexual abuse in schools eligible for compensation

Limited scope of scheme criticised by abuse survivor Louise O’Keeffe

Tue Jul 28 2015 - 18:51

State risks another ECHR challenge over sex abuse, warns academic

Conor O’Mahony warns of narrow interpretation of Louise O’Keeffe judgement

Mon Feb 23 2015 - 01:15

Solicitor for abuse victims in schools criticises ‘cynical’ redress plan

James MacGuill says he cannot advise his clients based on information from Government

Wed Dec 17 2014 - 15:26

School abuse survivors offered up to €84,000 in cases against State

Louise O’Keeffe criticises limiting of compensation

Tue Dec 16 2014 - 22:13

In praise of . . . Louise O’Keeffe

Taoiseach lauds child sex abuse survivor for her courage and tenacity

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 09:00

Enda Kenny confirms commitment to meet Louise O’Keeffe

Abuse survivor says she hopes Taoiseach will move swiftly to enact child protection legislation

Tue Oct 07 2014 - 20:34

Supreme Court judge says Strasbourg has ‘very serious questions’ over new role

Adrian Hardiman says European Court of Human Rights meant to be court of last resort

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 01:01

Solicitor expresses concern State may continue to fight claims for damages over sexual abuse in schools

Ireland appears to have learned nothing from European court judgement in Louise O’Keeffe case, says lawyer

Wed Aug 06 2014 - 01:00

Minister to report on review of State Claims Agency of cases brought by abuse victims

Review identifies which cases fall within the parameters set by the European Court of Human Rights in Louise O’Keeffe case

Fri Aug 01 2014 - 20:39

Law firm honoured for Louise O’Keeffe case

Company fought 15-year battle for justice for abuse survivor before victory in Europe

Sun May 04 2014 - 18:22

Louise O’Keeffe named Cork Person of the Month

O’Keeffe accepted award on behalf of all victims of child sexual abuse

Fri Feb 14 2014 - 11:53

State still not responding to scale of sexual abuse

Opinion: One in five women has reported contact abuse in childhood

Wed Feb 05 2014 - 12:01

Child protection legislation a ‘priority’ for Government

Taoiseach says legislation will be introduced ‘in weeks’ after apology to Louise O’Keeffe

Fri Jan 31 2014 - 12:19

European court delivers clear and resounding vindication for O’Keeffe

Campaigners will parse decision for potentially wider implications

Wed Jan 29 2014 - 01:00

Ruling means children ‘must be protected in schools’

Call for State to resolve 135 pending cases after landmark judgment in favour of Louise O’Keeffe

Tue Jan 28 2014 - 14:38

Judgment day in Strasbourg for Irish victim of sexual abuse

Louise O’Keeffe argues the Irish State failed to structure the primary education system to protect her from abuse

Tue Jan 28 2014 - 01:00