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Friday, 14 February 2025 06:44

Sorca Clarke says personal counselling records should never be used against people in court.

The possibility of counselling notes being read out in a courtroom, is a barrier for victims of sexual assault coming forward.

That's according to Longford Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke, who is criticising the Government for going back on a commitment to eliminate the practice.

Former Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee previously indicated she would advocate for a ban on the notes.

Sinn Féin's Deputy Clarke says this issue doesn't help when the number of victims coming forward is already low:

Offaly Woman With Dwarfism Shares Experience Of Job Hunting

Daingean's Shakira Darby was one of only two women on her civil engineering course in college.
Offaly Farmer Who Chased Off Armed Raiders Featured In New TV Documentary

Edenderry’s Seamus Farrell chased away four masked, hatchet-wielding raiders who targeted his home.
Revenue Officers Seize Contraband Worth €173k

It follows various operations in the Midlands, Dublin, Cork, and Rosslare Europort.
Laois Woman Urges People To Think Twice Before Commenting On Appearance

Portlaoise woman Hayley Dunne, an Aer Lingus cabin crew member, has Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
New Novel Reimagines Princess Margaret’s Tense 1965 Visit To Laois

Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon visited Abbeyleix in 1965.
Fuel Protest Group To Meet In Westmeath Over Cost Of Living

The meeting is expected to address next steps, including whether to hold additional nationwide protests.
Laois Court Hears Of Child Being Swung Around By Legs

The case was heard in Portlaoise District Court.
Fish Kill In Offaly River Leaves Almost 70 Fish Dead

The incident has largely affected brown trout the waterway in Tullamore town.

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