Ricky Martin shuts down claims of incest and domestic violence after restraining order
He has denied all claims. Ricky Martin has denied having “any kind of sexual or romantic relationship” with his nephew after the latter reportedly placed a restraining order against him. Martin’s attorney has responded after reports were made that the pop star could see up to 50 years in prison for domestic violence charges filed […]
4 years ago
New €360 million plan announced to tackle gender-based violence in Ireland
The package has been described as the Government’s “most ambitious” plan to date. The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced a package worth €363 million to target domestic violence, and gender and sexual-based violence in Ireland. Describing the strategy as the Government’s “most ambitious” plan to date, Minister McEntee has said that the plan […]
4 years ago
Josh Homme’s children file restraining order, citing physical and emotional abuse
The Queens of the Stone Age frontman’s lawyer called the allegations “spurious” and said that they had previously been dismissed. Josh Homme’s children are reportedly filing for legal protection from the Queens Of The Stone Age frontman, claiming that they’re scared of him, citing physical and emotional abuse. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, […]
4 years ago
Gardaí notice rise in domestic violence since beginning of lockdown
Domestic abuse incidents have increased by 25% since the beginning of lockdown. Gardaí have noticed a rise in domestic violence since beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown, as well as a decrease in overall crime. The reporting of domestic abuse incidents have increased by 25 per cent Residential burglaries were down by approximately 60 per cent […]
6 years ago
Service launched to support 5,000 male victims of sexual and domestic crime each year
The service is being launched today. The Men’s Development Network, a Waterford-based charity that focuses on men’s issues, has announced that it will launch a new helpline designed specifically to support male victims of domestic and sexual abuse. The advice line, which can be accessed on 1800 816 588, will be operated by “expert counsellors […]
7 years ago
Domestic violence “shames manhood,” Taoiseach Enda Kenny tells the Dáil
The Taoiseach was responding to questions from T.D. Ruth Coppinger of the AAA-PBP. Taoiseach Enda Kenny says that men who beat women “shame manhood” and promised the Dáil that the Domestic Violence Bill would pass before the end of the year. “It shames manhood for those who beat women. It’s a crime to beat a […]
10 years ago