JUSTICE minister Jim O’Callaghan has had proposals for new laws around ‘sex for rent’ offences approved by the cabinet today. Mr O’Callaghan proposed the creation of two specific criminal offences around ‘sex for rent’ – offering accommodation in exchange for sex and the advertising of accommodation in exchange for sex. The provisions encompass both rental agreements between … [Read more...] about Government approves proposals for two new ‘sex for rent’ offences in Ireland
Government approves proposals for two new ‘sex for rent’ offences in Ireland
Arrest made after van driven at garda officer
A MAN has been arrested after a van was deliberately driven at an on-duty garda leaving him with serious injuries. Gardaí are investigating the incident, where a van was driven at an officer in Ardee, Co Louth, on Friday, May 2. Last night (May 5), a man, aged in his 40s, was arrested in connection with the investigation. “He is currently detained at a Garda station in the … [Read more...] about Arrest made after van driven at garda officer
Bad Nanny: Victims of serial scammer who conned families in Ireland and Britain speak out
A NEW documentary tells the shocking story of a former nanny who conned families across Britain and Ireland for over a decade. Serial fraudster Samantha Cookes is currently serving time in an Irish jail after being convicted of theft and social welfare fraud earlier this year at Tralee Court. The 36-year-old, who is originally from Gloucester in England, lived at homes across … [Read more...] about Bad Nanny: Victims of serial scammer who conned families in Ireland and Britain speak out
£20k reward offered for information on ‘ruthless and targeted’ shooting
A REWARD of up to £20k has been offered for information which leads police to catch those responsible for shooting a man in west Belfast. PSNI detectives investigating the attempted murder of the man in February, have today released CCTV images of two suspects while appealing for information over the incident. The appeal is backed by a reward of up to £20k from the charity … [Read more...] about £20k reward offered for information on ‘ruthless and targeted’ shooting
Tributes to ‘bubbly, fun’ teenager killed at Cork race event
TRIBUTES have been paid to a young girl who died following a collision at a race event in Cork. Lauren O’Brien died after the vehicle she was driving at the Cork Autograss Racing Event in Enniskeane crashed at around 3.30pm on May 4. The 13-year-old, of Terelton in Cork, was competing in a junior class drivers race when her buggie, a modified car used in Autograss events, was … [Read more...] about Tributes to ‘bubbly, fun’ teenager killed at Cork race event