Article 27(2), Planning & Development Regulations 2001-2007 (a) Under section 34 of the Act, the applications for permission may be granted permission, subject to or without conditions, or refused. (b) It is the responsibility of any person wishing to use the personal data on planning applications and decisions lists […]
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RAPE SENTENCING LAWS INCONSISTENT DUE TO OBSTACLES – 22/01/2013
“Yesterday, following the judgement in the Patrick O’Brien case, I called for a review in our sentencing laws regarding rape and sexual violence. “In the ruling in the case Mr. Justice Paul Carney cited the need for clarity in sentencing to come from the Court of Criminal Appeal (CCA). Previously in a similar case he […]
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“URGENT REVIEW OF RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SENTENCING REQUIRED” Ó RÍORDÁIN
“The judgement against Patrick O’Brien in today’s criminal court case, having been convicted of raping his daughter daily over a 10 year period highlights the urgent need to review the law surrounding the sentencing in Rape and Sexual Assault cases. “Mr O’Brien was disgracefully given a 12 year sentence, nine of which were suspended, […]
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