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Ex-cop had sex with boy, sent G-string pic to 'teen'

A former senior constable is awaiting sentence on child abuse-related charges after admitting a string of offences.

AAP

No bail for ex-cop on abuse charge despite jail threats

A former senior constable accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy has been denied bail after a judge said his alleged conduct was too serious for his release.

AAP

Over 2,200 prisoners referred to mental health services last year as waiting lists grow

One Deputy claims that the lack of mental health support is leading to prisoners re-offending when released

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Over 800 prisoners left waiting for addiction services in Irish prisons

Sinn Féin’s spokesman for mental health Mark Ward warned that people who do not get proper care are more likely to reoffend when they leave prison.

Irish Mirror

Girl saved from drowning off Whitley Bay coast by heroic passers-by

Rescuers rushed to help the girl who was struggling in the water at around 4pm on Saturday

Chronicle Live

Youngsters using laughing gas 'playing Russian roulette' as new legislation submitted

Dublin Live

Sinn Féin to bring forward legislation to tackle nitrous oxide abuse among young people

Mark Ward, the party’s spokesperson on mental health, warned that young people are playing Russian Roulette by taking laughing gas

Irish Mirror

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Man bit police officer's fingers before going on mini crime spree in 'affluent' areas of Gateshead

Mark Ward, 44, was jailed for over three years at Newcastle Crown Court

Chronicle Live

Number of spiking incidents skyrocketed in 2021, new figures show

The number of reported incidents almost doubled

Irish Mirror

Dublin dad tells terrifying story of daughter being spiked as number of incidents skyrocket

The number of reported spiking incidents increased from 62 in 2021 to 106 last year

Dublin Live

Department of Health axes sponsorship with RTE's Operation Transformation following criticism

The decision was made after advocacy groups such as Bodywhys criticised the show's fixation on diet culture

Dublin Live

Tougher sentencing needed for 'clever' drug gangs grooming kids

The Cabinet approved a Bill that will allow for a maximum sentence of five years yesterday

Dublin Live

Further details emerge as teen fighting for life after attack outside Leaving Cert party

Local Sinn Fein TD Mark Ward also appealed for anyone with information to pass it to the gardai.

Irish Mirror

Young Dublin family made homeless secures emergency accommodation for the weekend

The Fitzpatrick family will stay in a Dublin city hotel room until Monday

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Young homeless family secures emergency hotel accommodation at 11th hour

Exclusive: The family had feared they’d be sleeping on the streets on Friday night

Liverpool Echo

Everton exposed why Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest were heading for Premier League extinction

Everton showed by Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest were going down in the Premier League's first season when the clubs met at Goodison Park

Dublin Live

Closure of children's mental health beds in west Dublin blasted as "abject failure"

It comes as the HSE confirmed that the beds would remain closed until at least September due to staff shortages.

Dublin Live

Planned Mount Carmel eating disorder unit hit not expected to open until late this year after further delays

The HSE said that tender process is still ongoing and construction has not begun yet

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