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Loophole law could allow Irish priests to remain silent over sex abuseAn archaic Irish law may allow priests to stay silent on allegations of sex abuse that are disclosed to them outside of confessions, it has emerged. ... May 23, 2012 by HILDA HIGGINS
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Irish nun quits Catholic church after claiming abuse at hands of priestsA County Meath nun has quit the Catholic Church and formed a new religious group in protest at years of ‘mental, sexual and physical abuse’ at the hands of priests. ... May 22, 2012 by PATRICK COUNIHAN
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Life sentence for women guilty of incest proposed in new lawA new bill introduced to Irish lawmakers seeks to end a 17-year legal loophole that has allowed women to receive softer punishments than men for incest. ... May 20, 2012 by DARA KELLY
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Belfast City Council officials abused by ‘Save Lennox’ supportersMembers of the Belfast City Council who felt they were intimidated and threatened by supporters of ‘Save Lennox,’ a campaign to save a dog who was on death-row, are now seeking review of the safety procedures in place to help prot ... May 18, 2012 by KERRY O’SHEA
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Fiery Maureen O’Hara rejects all claims that she is the victim of elder abuseScreen legend Maureen O’Hara has angrily rejected all claims that that she is a victim of "elder abuse" after her personal assistant was quizzed by social workers over her demanding schedule. ... May 13, 2012 by PATRICK COUNIHAN
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NJ woman faces 15 years for sexually abusing child and airing it on SkypeAn Irish American New Jersey babysitter has admitted to recording herself molesting a 5-year-old girl left in her care, whilst streaming the abuse over Skype and sending homemade iPhone videos to an acquaintance over the internet. ... May 12, 2012 by ANTOINETTE KELLY
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Yet another Church sexual abuse scandal set to eruptThe Irish Catholic church is set to be bracing itself for another child abuse scandal concerning the physical and sexual abuse of children at a Cork boarding school. ... May 10, 2012 by HILDA HIGGINS
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Winger James McClean subjected to sectarian abuse on Twitter after Ireland UEFA Cup call-upDerry boy James McCleanAs always, lurking behind any silver lining, is a big old gloomy cloud. Most of us celebrated the news that young, level headed and talented Sunderland winger James McClean was called up to the Republic of I ... May 09, 2012 by Cormac Eklof
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Death threats and vile sectarian abuse force Euro 2012 bound James McClean to take actionEuropean Championship bound soccer star James McClean has closed his Twitter account after a series of death threats were issued by angry Northern Ireland fans. ... May 09, 2012 by PATRICK COUNIHAN
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Actress Maureen O’Hara a victim of elder abuse family claimA social worker has visited Maureen O’Hara, the star of “The Quiet Man” after abuse allegations were made concerning her care. ... May 09, 2012 by JAMES O'BRIEN
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