Following a wave of public disapproval over the Cathal Crotty case – the soldier who narrowly avoided prison after violently attacking a woman – generals from the Defence Forces have called an urgent meeting to ascertain the volume of active service members convicted of gender-related violence.
A review of sentencing procedures is being conducted, taking into account legal requirements, the seriousness of the crime, and the offender’s personal circumstances. This situation serves as another indication of the judicial system’s consistent failure to serve justice for women, as evident in Crotty’s suspended sentence.
Natasha O’Brien opted not to present in court when Crotty’s guilty plea was submitted.
In the dispute involving Aer Lingus, there is growing optimism about a possible resolution. The Labour Court is set to host representatives from both disputing factions on Tuesday, a move seen as a positive stride towards breaking the current impasse.
An enquiry into potential exploitation has prompted Gardaí to investigate nail bars, takeaway food shops and agricultural enterprises. Their focus is on foreign individuals being trafficked into the Republic for labour exploitation.
On the topic of mental health, a recent report revealed that one third of individuals engaged with mental health services who died last year did so by suspected suicide, accounting for 178 deaths.
Future European Commissioner nominee is likely to be the Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, following Monday’s discussions between the leaders of the Coalition party.
In terms of weather, today began on a generally cloudy note, with light, patchy rain and drizzle moving eastward slowly, and few sunny breaks. The afternoon should usher in drier, brighter and sunnier weather from the west. The highest temperatures will range from 16 to 21 degrees, with the coolest temperatures along the northern and northwestern coastlines. Tonight, the scattered showers in the east should clear early in the night, leaving a dry night with clear periods. Fog or mist may appear in places, with the lowest temperatures ranging from 6 to 11 degrees.
Music
– Taylor Swift’s discography examined: the best and the worst albums – along with the predicted songs for Eras tour Dublin shows: The uniqueness of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour is unparalleled. As she gears up to dazzle Dublin with her trend-setting performance for three consecutive nights at the Aviva Stadium, she’s already sold around six million Eras tickets, accumulating a staggering $1 billion at the box office.
Opinion
Economics
– Should a new Irish saving plan incentivised by tax breaks be initiated?: The remarkable surge in saving rates during the pandemic, coupled with a diminished inclination for riskier ventures, resulted in a total deposit of €155 billion by retail savers as of March 2024, says the Central Bank.
Sport
– ‘A truly remarkable feat’: The Irish athletics team motivating young girls nationwide: Artane based 16-year-old twins, Chloe and Cara Griffin find the accomplishments of the Irish athletics team at this month’s European Championships “extremely inspiring.”
– Michael Murphy: After a near-collapse, Derry believe they have a shot at beating Kerry: A thrilling but qualitatively deficient game in Castlebar on Saturday is not of much concern to Derry. Having brought about a spectacular reversal in what initially seemed to be a disappointing season, notes Murphy.
Global
– WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be released after admitting guilt in US espionage case: Set to admit guilt to violating US espionage law on Wednesday, WikiLeaks creator Julian Assange will bid Britain farewell and head back to his homeland, Australia, bringing his 14-year legal voyage to a conclusion.
– Journey from Lesotho to Limerick: ‘I find the Irish to be incredibly warm-hearted’: Matsaseng Ralekoala, referred to as Matsy, set foot in Limerick from Lesotho in March 2022, and has enthusiastically embraced the lifestyle since then.