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Taoiseach praises woman assaulted by soldier for ‘speaking out’

Taoiseach Simon Harris has praised a woman for coming forward and speaking out after she was assaulted by a serving Irish solider. Cathal Crotty, 22, with an address at Parkroe Heights, Ardnacrusha, Co Clare, pleaded guilty to assaulting Natasha ...

21 Jun 2024 at 18:04

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'I'm not satisfied at all' - Taoiseach slams Defence Forces' handling of Crotty case

Taoiseach Simon Harris has issued criticism of the Irish Defence Forces – questioning how many of its members are currently “hiding” with convictions for domestic, sexual or gender-based violence. Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he is not ...

25 Jun 2024 at 11:27

Harris ‘not satisfied’ at Defence Forces’ handling of fallout of assault case

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Harris ‘not satisfied’ at Defence Forces’ handling of soldier who attacked woman

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he is not satisfied with how the Irish Defence Forces have handled the fallout from the case of an Irish soldier who viciously assaulted a woman. He said he wants to know if there are other members of the ...

25 Jun 2024 at 14:04

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‘Furious’ Taoiseach demands answers from military after soldier assault case

Taoiseach Simon Harris has warned the Irish Defence Forces that there should be no place in the military for personnel with criminal convictions. Mr Harris issued the stark message to commanders after making clear he was not satisfied ...

25 Jun 2024 at 17:05

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Soldier assault victim tells politicians ‘do your job’ to tackle gender violence

A woman who was assaulted by a serving Irish soldier has told a solidarity rally in Dublin that she will keep the pressure on politicians to take action on tackling violence against women. Natasha O’Brien, 24, told political leaders ...

25 Jun 2024 at 19:47

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'I am saddened for him' - Cathal Crotty solicitor defends judge in Natasha O'Brien assault case

The solicitor who represented disgraced soldier Cathal Crotty in the court case that has dominated news cycles for the last week has spoken out in support of Judge Tom O’Donnell who presided over the case. His decision to impose a ...

26 Jun 2024 at 19:44

Cathal Crotty to be formally discharged from Defence Forces at one minute to midnight

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Defence Forces confirm Cathal Crotty to be discharged at 23.59pm

THE DEFENCE Forces have officially confirmed that Private Cathal Crotty, based at Sarsfield Barracks in Limerick city, will be discharged at 23.59pm this Thursday. In a statement to Limerick Live, a spokesperson said: “The ...

11 Jul 2024 at 14:05

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Appeal lodged against sentence given to Irish soldier who assaulted woman

Ireland’s Director of Public Prosecutions has lodged an appeal against the sentence given to an Irish soldier for the assault of a woman in a random attack. Cathal Crotty, with an address at Parkroe Heights, Ardnacrusha, ...

01 Jul 2024 at 19:01

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'This is not justice': Woman's anger as soldier who 'viciously' attacked her gets suspended sentence

A PRIVATE in the Irish Army who punched a woman in a “cowardly, unprovoked and vicious assault” in Limerick city received a fully suspended sentence which the victim said “is not justice”. The victim and her friend had ...

20 Jun 2024 at 15:26

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WATCH: Soldiers 'supposed to protect us' - Attack victim Natasha O'Brien speaks at protest

A Limerick woman beaten in a random attack by Irish soldier Cathal Crotty has expressed her thanks to supporters. Crowds gathered in Limerick City Centre for a demonstration to protest Natasha O'Brien's attacker being ...

22 Jun 2024 at 17:32

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Judge who handed down controversial Crotty sentence set to retire this week

A judge who last week imposed a three-year suspended sentence on soldier Cathal Crotty for beating a woman unconscious during an assault in Limerick city two years ago is to retire this week. Judge Tom O'Donnell, who ...

24 Jun 2024 at 09:47

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Irish soldier who assaulted woman to be discharged

An Irish soldier who assaulted a woman in a random attack is to be discharged from the Defence Forces on Thursday. Cathal Crotty, with an address at Parkroe Heights, Ardnacrusha, Co Clare, pleaded guilty to ...

11 Jul 2024 at 18:51

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