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Irish Post
18 hours ago
- Irish Post
Lawyer's bid to prosecute journalist over Sophie Toscan du Plantier case dismissed
A FORMER State solicitor who was involved in the case against Ian Bailey has failed in a legal bid to privately prosecute a journalist who wrote a book about the 1996 murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Robert Sheehan, who worked with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in 2001, sought to bring a case against journalist and author Senan Molony, alleging professional vilification through comments made in Sophie: The Final Verdict , a book published in 2024. Mr Sheehan also alleged that comments made by Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the book's launch had damaged his reputation. During the event, Mr Martin reportedly questioned aspects of the Irish justice system's handling of the Bailey case. This week, Judge Ann Watkin of the Dún Laoghaire District Court declined to issue a summons against Mr Molony. The judge found that the journalist's criticisms were directed at the legal process more broadly and did not provide grounds for a criminal prosecution. The DPP had previously determined that the material submitted by Mr Sheehan did not disclose any offence that could be prosecuted in the courts. Mr Sheehan has indicated that he may appeal the decision to the Circuit Court or to the European Court of Human Rights. His complaint centred on remarks in the book and at the launch event that he believes called into question his actions and conclusions while working on the Bailey case. Speaking at the launch in September 2023, Mr Martin is understood to have expressed concern at how the case was handled, saying it was difficult to understand why authorities had not pursued a prosecution. Sophie Toscan du Plantier, a French film producer who was found dead outside her holiday home in West Cork in December 1996. Ian Bailey, a journalist who was long considered the main suspect by gardaí, was never charged in Ireland despite being arrested and questioned twice. In 2019, a French court convicted him in absentia and sentenced him to 25 years in prison. The Irish State declined to extradite him. Mr Bailey died in January 2024 in Co. Cork, at the age of 66. He always totally denied any involvement in the case. More recently, director Jim Sheridan premiered a dramatised film based on the case— Re-Creation —at the Tribeca Film Festival. Mr Sheridan has publicly expressed supreme doubt over Mr Bailey's guilt, describing the situation as a 'double injustice' in which both families had suffered. While acknowledging Mr Bailey's history of domestic violence, Mr Sheridan maintained that this should not be conflated with responsibility for the murder. The murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, a French film producer found bludgeoned outside her holiday home in West Cork in December 1996, remains one of Ireland's most infamous unsolved crimes.
Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Toronto Sun
Designing a laneway house
The laneway house features a full kitchen and dining and living space. IMAGE SUPPLIED Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Results of this Olivia Bailey design are both beautiful and functional This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Designing a 560-square-foot laneway house came with numerous challenges but the result was both beautiful and functional, making it ideal for potential renters. 'The primary challenge in designing this laneway house was ensuring it had all the essential features to make it truly feel like home,' says Olivia Bailey, creative director and principal of Olivia Bailey Interiors in Toronto. 'We achieved this with light oak luxury hardwood flooring, a minimalist approach and a focus on simplicity, style and practicality. With plenty of electrical outlets, modern appliances and a palette of muted tones, this space offers comfort and functionality,' she says. 'Laneway suites are innovative secondary dwellings built behind traditional street-facing homes, making the most of underutilized space,' Bailey says. The homeowners stayed at their primary residence while the laneway house was completed over eight months, visiting it regularly and staying on top of things, she reports. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. CENTURY HOME The house was completed over eight months and is home to two bedrooms and two bathrooms with a full kitchen and dining and living space. It's located behind a detached century home in Trinity Bellwoods near the Little Portugal, Niagara and Palmerston Little Italy neighbourhoods in Toronto. 'The owners wanted to expand the territory and give the opportunity for the younger generation to enjoy the stunning location,' she says. 'The unit is perfect for students or a busy couple who works in the area.' The most difficult part of the project was making the house feel spacious and luxurious even though it was tiny, says Bailey. She achieved the owners' goal of making the renters feel at home – not at a studio condo – by taking advantage of every square inch of the property. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In one bedroom, that included making a custom queen-sized bed with storage, built-ins, bar fridge, microwave, coffee machine and a built-in desk so the renters don't need to buy anything to clutter the space. The home features light oak luxury hardwood flooring, plenty of electrical outlets, modern appliances and a palette of muted tones. The Scandinavian-style kitchen features melamine cabinets in a light oak finish. 'The clients were skeptical about a white kitchen since it is a rental unit, however, with the high-quality materials, there is nothing to worry about.' The kitchen and bathroom countertops are Italian quartz. The kitchen backsplash is a concrete-looking porcelain slab. 'I didn't want to have any grooves, so we had to get a full slab and cut it specially for our backsplash,' Bailey says. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I am not a big fan of old school vanity backsplashes so for the bathroom on the main floor I covered the main wall in large format tile; the reason being is easy to clean and much better looking.' PUSH LATCHES The kitchen base cabinetry, primary bathroom and lower-level bedroom bar feature simple black linear pull hardware. The rest of the cabinetry are push latch – simply touch the door and it opens. Bailey's love of ambient lighting informed her decision to add integrated LED lights on the upper cabinetry that are ideal for cooking. Pot lights are on dimmer switches so the renters can adjust the lighting to their preference. Chandeliers make the space feel 'fresh and modern,' while reading sconces attached to the beds with a set of plugs and switches mounted beside the beds create a European hotel-style feel, Bailey reports. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The homeowners loved the final result,' she says. 'Even though I provided 3D renderings of the space, the clients were thrilled to see everything come together. The cabinetry, lighting, details and final décor all contributed to a truly luxurious feel. I was satisfied when I was taking pictures of the space. I don't think I would do anything different!' SIDEBAR: Designer's advice Olivia Bailey, creative director and principal of Olivia Bailey Interiors in Toronto, offers this advice for anyone thinking about building a laneway house: 'Building a laneway house is always challenging, not to mention the complexities of designing one. The important part is to find the best contractor because without a good one, you will end up losing money,' she says. 'The design stage is extremely important for laneway because we are limited with the space. Definitely make sure you have enough space around the bed to walk around. I would advise on hiring the professionals to handle the process and not to worry about the timeline.' Toronto & GTA Tennis MMA Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs
ITV News
a day ago
- Automotive
- ITV News
Man stuck with car he can't drive as Citroen issue 'do not drive' order to thousands
ITV Wales' Consumer Affairs Reporter Kate Lewis has the story. A man has criticised car manufacturer Citroen saying that his vehicle is a 'death trap' after potentially serious faults were found with airbags in some models. Peter Bailey, 71, from Flintshire, has been told not to drive his Citroen C3 after a potentially dangerous airbag fault. He is one of tens of thousands of customers in the UK understood to be potentially affected by the fault. Mr Bailey who suffers with C0PD and Type 2 diabetes says he is facing a two month wait to get his car repaired and is struggling to get to medical appointments. "I've been driving around in a death trap. It's ridiculous, you don't expect this from Citroen, or any other car manufacturer." "I was driving at risk, I take my grandchildren in this. If we had an accident and the airbag went off and killed my grandchild it would break my heart, it would kill me." Mr Bailey said he had no idea about the fault with the airbags until he received a letter telling him not to drive his vehicle. The vehicles affected are second-generation Citroen C3s produced from 2009 to 2016 and first-generation DS3s manufactured from 2016 to 2019. The French firm has issued a 'Stop-Drive' order after a recent report stated that a woman sustained fatal injuries caused by an airbag in a 2014 Citroen C3 in Reims, France, last year. As a result, around 82,000 C3 and DS3 models have been removed from the road across France. The fault is understood to mean that the airbags can explode uncontrollably causing injuries. The vehicles use Takata airbag systems, which could be faulty. However, airbag manufacturers Stellantis UK said that there were no reported incidents of faults in the UK, but it has decided to take action regardless. They said: 'Stellantis UK is mobilising its full network of suppliers, retailers and manufacturing plant to support this action to ensure the fastest, safest and most convenient solution for each customer. Stellantis remains fully committed to acting swiftly, transparently, and responsibly in addressing this issue.' In a letter sent to affected customers, Citroen said: "As you might have heard from the media, Takata airbag inflators are being recalled globally due to a serious safety risk. These inflators can degrade over time and, in the event of an accident, may rupture with excessive force. This can cause severe injuries or even death." The letter went on to add: "Due to the serious safety risk involved, we are now taking stronger measures and urgently ask you to STOP DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY until the airbags have been replaced. This replacement takes 2 hours and is free of charge." However Mr Bailey says other than the letter he has had no other communication from Citroen and cannot get his vehicle repaired until September and that will be at a garage in Prestatyn - over 20 miles from his home. "How do I get it there? I'm on a pension I can't afford a tow-truck to take it there so I've got to take a chance and drive it there," he said. "I've got a car here I can't drive. I'm paying insurance, paying tax on it, and it's stuck here and nobody seems to want to do anything about it. If I could go back in time I wouldn't even buy the car." While he waits to get his car returned he says he is relying on his son to take him to medical appointments or has to use his family's vehicles. "It's not just inconveniencing me it's inconveniencing him [his son]. It's disgusting. The least they could do is get the garage to give us a courtesy car." In a statement, Stellantis – the parent company of Citroen - said: "The Company's focus is on completing the replacement of airbags in affected vehicles as swiftly as possible. Working hand in hand with our Citroën Retailer Network, we are working to maximise the number of vehicles we can repair every day. "To increase our repair capacity further, work is ongoing to introduce additional airbag replacement sites at convenient locations as well as repair-at-home options. It is inevitable, with such a large number of vehicles affected, that customers will be inconvenienced in the short term. "However, we are deploying a variety of options to support mobility, recognising that every driver will have individual requirements, and that priority needs to be given to customers with the most urgent needs." Which models are affected? The affected models are: Citroën C3 second generation (from 24.09.2008 to 21.02.2017) Citroën C4 (from 02.02.2010 to 20.05.2018) DS3 first generation (from 2009 - 2019) DS4 (from 05.05.2010 to 03.02.2017) DS5 (from 30.06.2010 to 09.02.2018) What should you do if your vehicle is affected? Consumer advice website Which has advised customers of what to do if they own a car from the model years impacted by the fault. Firsty, if you own a car from those model years, the advice is: do not drive it. Use the Stellantis recall checker and enter your car's VIN (vehicle identification number). You can find the VIN on your V5C certificate from when you bought the car and on the inside of the doors or under the bonnet. Stellantis' page has specific instructions on what to look for to tell if your car is subject to the 'stop-drive' recall or a less serious recall. While you are unable to drive your car, keep a record of any travel expenses you incur as a result. This includes train tickets or having to rent a car (if your dealer can't provide you with a courtesy car).
Calgary Herald
a day ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Corey Bailey, with new Broncos cap and baby Brooks in tow, wins Sask. mid-Am golf title
Article content HUMBOLDT — Over a decade had passed since Corey Bailey last handed in a winning Golf Saskatchewan scorecard. Article content A lot has changed since then. Article content Bailey has gone from a provincial champion teenager, to a short-lived college golf career, to a proud dad of a 14-month old toddler. Article content Back in 2014, Bailey was a 17-year-old teen from Shaunavon when he captured the provincial junior boys golf championship at the Evergreen Golf Course in Nipawin. Article content Article content Now, at age 28, he is a first-time Saskatchewan mid-Amateur champion (for men 25 years and older) at the Humboldt Golf Club. Article content Article content 'It's really fulfilling and I'm just so happy,' said Bailey, who calls Swift Current home. 'I've got to thank my lovely girlfriend (Alexa Wandler) for letting me practice and work on my game. I really appreciate her. She's my rock. She holds down the fort for me.' Article content Wandler was on hand to watch along with the couple's 14-month-old son, Brooks, decked out in a white Masters caddie jumpsuit. Article content 'I picked it up the local restaurant here in town and I thought it would be a good touch for today — maybe a lucky charm,' offered Bailey, who wore the hat for the very first time Thursday on his way to a two-shot victory over Humboldt hometown favourite Paul Raycroft. Article content Article content 'I knew it was going to be tough. I heard, from a few people, how good he (Raycroft) is, and how far he hits the ball. It's all true. He's a really good player. It sucked that things didn't go his way but it was tough out there with the wind and tournament golf is tough.' Article content Article content Bailey — who will continue on Friday searching for his first-ever Saskatchewan Amateur title — finished the mid-Amateur portion at 7-under-par (64-71-74—209). Article content Raycroft finished two strokes back at 5-under (70-64-77—211), settling for second among the mid-Amateur male golfers. Article content 'Just sticking in the present and taking each shot at a time (was the key),' Bailey said when asked what the key was to his win. Article content 'The front nine was tough. I just kind of stayed with it through the back nine and hit some good shots coming in.' Article content After winning his junior title in 2014, Bailey went down south to attend college and play golf for a year in the Phoenix area at South Mountain Junior College.
Ottawa Citizen
a day ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Corey Bailey, with new Broncos cap and baby Brooks in tow, wins Sask. mid-Am golf title
Article content HUMBOLDT — Over a decade had passed since Corey Bailey last handed in a winning Golf Saskatchewan scorecard. Article content A lot has changed since then. Article content Bailey has gone from a provincial champion teenager, to a short-lived college golf career, to a proud dad of a 14-month old toddler. Article content Back in 2014, Bailey was a 17-year-old teen from Shaunavon when he captured the provincial junior boys golf championship at the Evergreen Golf Course in Nipawin. Article content Article content Now, at age 28, he is a first-time Saskatchewan mid-Amateur champion (for men 25 years and older) at the Humboldt Golf Club. Article content Article content 'It's really fulfilling and I'm just so happy,' said Bailey, who calls Swift Current home. 'I've got to thank my lovely girlfriend (Alexa Wandler) for letting me practice and work on my game. I really appreciate her. She's my rock. She holds down the fort for me.' Article content Wandler was on hand to watch along with the couple's 14-month-old son, Brooks, decked out in a white Masters caddie jumpsuit. Article content Bailey's matching Broncos hat — Humboldt Broncos, not Swift Current Broncos — was also along for the winning ride. Article content 'I picked it up the local restaurant here in town and I thought it would be a good touch for today — maybe a lucky charm,' offered Bailey, who wore the hat for the very first time Thursday on his way to a two-shot victory over Humboldt hometown favourite Paul Raycroft. Article content Article content 'I knew it was going to be tough. I heard, from a few people, how good he (Raycroft) is, and how far he hits the ball. It's all true. He's a really good player. It sucked that things didn't go his way but it was tough out there with the wind and tournament golf is tough.' Article content Article content Bailey — who will continue on Friday searching for his first-ever Saskatchewan Amateur title — finished the mid-Amateur portion at 7-under-par (64-71-74—209). Article content 'Just sticking in the present and taking each shot at a time (was the key),' Bailey said when asked what the key was to his win. Article content 'The front nine was tough. I just kind of stayed with it through the back nine and hit some good shots coming in.' Article content After winning his junior title in 2014, Bailey went down south to attend college and play golf for a year in the Phoenix area at South Mountain Junior College.
