Dublin Rape Crisis Centre director backs calls by Leona O’Callaghan for legal system changes

Eoin Berkley’s breach of court order ignored, says Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

Noeline Blackwell suggests lack of information on sentencing may put victims off

Robberies up 15%, weapons and explosives offences up 10% in the year to June, CSO says

Alcohol, under-reporting and lack of understanding make it difficult to measure extent of problem

All frontline gardaí need training in sexual violence cases, says Noeline Blackwell

Harassment orders designed to bring peace of mind, says Flanagan

Courts should appreciate value of childhood, says rape campaigner Blackwell

NUIG law lecturer raises prospect of constitutional obstacles to any such legislation

Campaigners say 2½-year jail term too lenient for high-profile journalist

Chief points to ‘worrying trends’ in data and the internet’s influence on sexual violence

Rape Crisis Centre says comments can lead to under-reporting

Three in 10 rape trials involve questions about complainant’s sexual history

Legal difficulties in having rape as a grounds for abortion outlined

Homelessness charity Focus Ireland publishes ‘five key demands’ for the election

Coronation Street actor accused of rape and indecent assault of five young women in 1960s and 1970s

Home loans in arrears of 90 days or more rose to 12.3% in first quarter

More than 142,000 home loans are now behind in payments, Central Bank data shows

Department of Justice defends delays

Borrowers must be afforded legal and financial advice and basic living expenses, group says