‘Zero tolerance’ approach necessary to tackle assaults on nurses – INMO

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) says that a zero tolerance policy is necessary to tackle assaults against nurses and midwives. The organisation stated more than 10 nurses experience “some kind of physical, verbal, or sexual assault in their workplace every day” in response to the Government’s decision to increase the maximum penalty for … Read more

Gardaí appeal for information over two serious alleged sexual assaults in Sligo town

Gardaí in Sligo are investigating two incidents of serious sexual assaults on teenage girls near the town on Saturday night. A house and part of a GAA grounds has been sealed off yesterday, as Gardaí continue to carry out their investigation in the incidents. A Garda car remains parked outside the grounds with tape across … Read more