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Dublin Live
16 hours ago
- Dublin Live
Young girl injured in Parnell Square attack 'back in school'
The young girl who was seriously injured in a stabbing incident on Parnell Square is "back in school" and "getting stronger again" after an "unexpected stay back in hospital". The little girl, who was aged five at the time of the horror November attack in 2023 was critically injured and spent 281 days in Temple Street Children's Hospital before being released at the end of August last year. Two other children and a carer, who also sustained injuries, received treatment in hospital before being released. A fundraiser was set up for the young girl, called Barróg do Chailín Beag or a Hug For A Little Girl, with her family sharing updates on her health as people continue to donate to the fundraiser. So far, it has raised over €134,000.. In their most recent post on Friday, the family said: "Our angel warrior's resilience is impressive. "Even after an unexpected stay back in hospital, she smiled through lines being put in, bloods being drawn, oxygen mask, the works. "She is out again, back home, back in school, getting stronger again. (Image: Conor O Mearain / Collins Photo Agency) "Despite the circumstances, it was really nice seeing so many familiar faces. They were also delighted to see how far she has come, how strong she looks." So far the GoFundMe has raised €134,304, far surpassing the initial €500 target. To donate, go here. Riad Bouchaker (50) is currently before the courts charged with three counts of attempted murder, one of producing and possessing a kitchen knife, three counts of assault causing harm and one of assault causing serious harm. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Kinahan cartel stooge enjoys seaside trip & 4 nights at home on release from Mountjoy as hood's next location revealed
KINAHAN cartel stooge Michael Crotty enjoyed trips to the seaside just a year after he was caged for his role in the killing of grandad Noel Kirwan. And we can reveal the former gym owner, 42, has also received permission to visit Co 3 Michael Crotty enjoyed trips to the north west just a year after receiving his sentence Credit: Collins Photo Agency 3 Innocent grandad Noel Kirwan Credit: Journalist Collect His visit to Leitrim was granted after he enjoyed day release trips to Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal, from Dublin's During his trips to He spent his days relaxing at the beach and enjoying ice creams. Crotty enjoyed the trips to the north west just a year after he received his Crotty's treatment by the Irish A relative told us: 'How can an individual who supplied a phone used in the death of a completely innocent man be allowed to enjoy such freedoms. 'This isn't a punishment or justice — it's a disgrace. 'He has never shown any remorse for his involvement — and yet here he is enjoying nice trips to the seaside." As part of our revelations on the cartel facilitator, we can also reveal that he spent four nights away from prison in his home town of Cashel, Co Will the Kinahan Cartel now step in after bloodbath double shooting in Spanish bar His nights away from Mountjoy were between May 1 and 5, before he was out again from May 10 to 14. Mr Kirwan's relative added: 'Crotty isn't just getting trips to the seaside — he's getting to stay out of prison for four nights at a time. 'It's like they're allowing him to go on holiday when he's meant to be serving a prison sentence. 'He received a two-year sentence so he should be staying those two years in prison.' WHO IS BEHIND KINAHAN CARTEL? Christy Kinahan Sr began preying on Dublin's vulnerable drug users at the height of the city's heroin epidemic in the 1980s. His early efforts came to a sudden halt when he was arrested in September 1986, and was slapped with a relatively-lean six-year jail sentence in 1987. But prison wouldn't stop him from working to expand his now-€1billion empire. He was one of the first Irish prisoners to get his own computer — and used it to brush up on the skills that would make him one of the world's deadliest narco-terrorists. Now, his son Daniel has stepped into his shoes as the top dog of the cartel, while also attempting to forge a legitimate career in boxing. Today, his sons and their cronies continue to evade the US' DEA, An Garda Siochana, Interpol and a number of other police services globally. The ruthless Kinahan family has dominated gangland crime in Ireland and across Europe for years. But the shocking attack at Dublin's Regency Hotel in 2016 and a murderous feud that resulted in 18 killings thrust them into the global spotlight. And the sheer scale of their criminal empire was laid bare in April 2022 when the US government announced a $5million bounty for information leading to the arrests of the heads of the Kinahan cartel — Christy and his sons Daniel and Christy Jr. Gardai believe Crotty — who was under the Garda radar — was targeted by the The cartel figures he aided were travelling to Co Tipperary in the middle of the Kinahan and Hutch feud. Cops suspect Crotty was offered One source added: 'Crotty was nothing more than a gopher used by the cartel. "He was one of many who were simply expendable to Others convicted for the roles they played included Declan 'Mr Nobody' Brady, Jason Keating and Martin Aylmer. 3 He enjoyed day release trips to Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Garda faces trial for dangerous driving causing serious harm after Brazilian delivery driver's leg severed by car on M50
A GARDA faces trial after a Brazilian delivery driver's leg was severed by a car on the M50 in Dublin in 2023. Joao Henrique Ferreira, 25, who had lived in 2 Joao Henrique Ferreira's leg was severed by a car on the M50 in Dublin in 2023 Credit: Collins Photo Agency 2 Garda Neil Doyle is set to face trial Credit: When the incident allegedly occurred, he was at a slip road to the motorway in Following a probe by Fiosru, the police ombudsman (formerly Gsoc), criminal proceedings have commenced. The garda, dressed in a suit and tie, stood forward when the case was called, but did not address the court. Read more on News The prosecution told Judge Michele Finan that this was the first listing of the case. Lawrence Masterson BL, instructed by solicitor Daniel Hughes, representing Mr Ferreira, said his client had travelled back from Judge Finan noted that the Director of Public Prosecutions had authorised the case to stay in the District Court if the accused pleaded guilty. Otherwise, it would have to go to the Circuit Court, which has wider sentencing powers. Most read in Irish News Judge Finan held off on hearing an outline of the allegations. The accused has not indicated a plea and his barrister asked for disclosure of prosecution evidence. FURTHER SURGERY PLANNED Judge Finan noted that Mr Ferreira was set to go back to Brazil for further prosthetic surgery in two weeks. The prosecutor sought a four-week adjournment, which the judge granted. She also ordered the prosecution to provide the defence solicitor, Liz Hughes, with disclosure of evidence "as soon as possible" so the garda's legal team can "consider his position" and his plea. She told Garda Doyle he must return on June 12 to indicate a plea, and for the court to consider jurisdiction, and confirm his trial venue.
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
State is failing young people caught up in crime, with Oberstown at breaking point we need early intervention changes
IRELAND'S prison system is bursting at the seams, with inmates left sleeping on floors. Advertisement 2 Overcrowding in Oberstown has resulted in some teenage criminals being let off after being convicted Credit: Collins Photo Agency 2 Dublin TD Mark Ward said that early intervention is key to tackling youth crime Credit: Damien Eagers - The Sun Dublin This overcrowding crisis is mirrored in the country's only prison for young offenders at Oberstown in The facility has a max capacity of 40 boys and six girls. But figures show almost every month last year it was overcrowded, with 54 kids incarcerated in May and 53 in December. Oberstown is under so much pressure that officials are considering the possibility of trying to add a number of cells into the existing building. The overcrowding in Oberstown has resulted in some teenage criminals being let off after being convicted because there is no prison space for them. Advertisement Read more in News Dublin TD Mark Ward believes the Government needs to target resources at communities most affected by crime in order to tackle the issue from the bottom up. Here, Deputy Ward tells of the real impact of overcrowding in Oberstown in his constituency and what he believes needs to help prevent teens ending up in a life of crime. THE state is failing our young people by not resourcing communities most affected by crime. Early intervention is key to tackling youth crime and to give young people a chance to succeed in society. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Young people turn to crime for a myriad of underlying social reasons, including poverty, lack of local services, and lack of opportunities. I have raised this on many occasions on the floor of the Their communities need to be funded, particularly to build resilience to criminality. If a young person is groomed into criminality, then there must be sufficient intervention services to assist them away from this. CRIME ROOT CAUSES NOT ADDRESSED Unfortunately, there is not enough emphasis on stopping repeat offending. The root causes of crime are not being addressed. The Irish Penal Reform Trust have highlighted the benefits of the Bail Supervision Scheme. Advertisement The Bail Supervision Scheme gives the This consists of multi-disciplinary teams going into the home of the young person, finding out what their issues are and working with them to address them. I have followed up with the Minister in relation to this service, to ask the levels of funding and the impact the service is having. Restorative justice is another path to reducing crime by young people. This process allows the victim of a crime to speak with the perpetrator of the crime, alongside an independent professional. Advertisement RESTORATIVE JUSTICE An open conversation can help both the victim and the perpetrator to understand the motives but also the impact that it has on a victim. It humanises the victim. Evidence has stated restorative justice practices will encourage young people to not reoffend. Dr Ian Marder, Associate Professor in Criminology at Maynooth University, has highlighted that referrals to restorative justice for 2023 had not reached their pre-pandemic levels. I have received parliamentary question responses that show this decline between 2019 and 2023. 2024 data is being correlated and I would like to see these numbers increase. This, alongside other youth diversion programmes such as targeted outreach models, are a way forward in reducing repeat offences. Advertisement The alternative to the above interventions is youth detention, and while this is what is needed for serious crimes, we know that this is not only costly, but also not the most effective way at reducing repeat offending. The capacity in the Oberstown HIGH COST OF DETENTION Prime Time last month highlighted that there is a daily cost of €1,700 per young person to detain them in Oberstown. Imagine if this money was invested in those young people within their communities, to fund local services, youth groups, sports clubs. We need to target young people where they live and provide them with positive options for their lives. I am aware of incidents in my community where a young offender was sentenced to Oberstown but that the detention centre was at capacity. The young person was sent back to their community, with no support, and allowed to reoffend. Advertisement This impacts the morale of my community, and also the local The MOORE NEEDS TO BE DONE More needs to be done to build resilience in our communities to tackle the causes of crime. It is important the areas of highest disadvantage are funded to be the most resilient to crime. The state needs to listen to services on the frontline, resource them and allow them to build resilience in our communities. Advertisement The building blocks for a fully functional youth justice strategy are there, it just requires the political will to put it all together. Young people and their communities deserve it.
Extra.ie
24-04-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
Fears for jobs at Intel with ‘20% of worldwide workforce to go'
Fears are growing that hundreds of jobs could be at risk after reports yesterday that tech giant Intel is set to lay off 20% of its work force worldwide. Intel has a large presence in Ireland, employing almost 5,000 people. Its main site is in Leixlip in Co Kildare. Cabinet ministers pushed back yesterday against suggestions that as many as 1,000 jobs could be at risk here. They pointed out that the Irish sites focus heavily on engineering, something the company's new chief executive, Lip-Bu Tan, is said to want to focus on as the company's core value. Bloomberg reported yesterday that Intel is set to unveil plans this week to slash more than a fifth of its workforce, in a move to streamline operations and reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, citing a person with knowledge of the matter. The Intel manufacturing plant in Collinstown Park, Leixlip, Co Kildare Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins Photo Agency The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to refocus on an engineering-driven culture, according to the report. The company's financial report for the first quarter of the year is due to be published today, amid a gloomy economic outlook worldwide US president Donald Trump's trade war and stated desire to return companies to the US has sparked some concerns for Ireland's multi billion-euro tech sector, which is crucial to our economy. Intel did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Its shares were up more than 4.5% in pre-market trading on yesterday. Enterprise Minister Peter Burke said yesterday that he had not received notice of any job cuts planned by Intel in Ireland. The company is required to provide 31 days notice of layoffs to govern ment under law. Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD PIC: Conor Ó Mearáin / Collins Photo Agency Mr Burke said: 'I continue to engage with Intel, supported by colleagues in IDA Ireland, ahead of the company's Q1 financial results being announced. 'We have a very strong relationship with management in Intel, both in Ireland and the US, with the company investing significantly here over the last 35 years, most recently opening Fab 34 in 2023 with an investment of €17billion. 'Ireland continues to play an important role in Intel's plans as the European hub for manufacturing semiconductors, and we don't see speculation around headcount reduction changing this. We continue to partner with Intel in areas of research and innovation and our upcoming National Semiconductor Strategy launch will further enhance this important sector. 'I appreciate speculation is very difficult for staff in Leixlip, and we will continue our engagement with management over the coming weeks and months.' The Intel manufacturing plant in Collinstown Park, Leixlip, Co Kildare Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins Photo Agency Other Cabinet sources pushed back on speculation that 1,000 jobs could be at risk – if the 20% rate is applied equally across the global Intel workforce. 'The story seems to suggest that the new CEO wants to get back to basics and the Leixlip plant is very good at engineering,' one source said. 'They are well placed to weather this storm hopefully.' They conceded that many jobs could be lost but said it was 'scaremongering' to suggest that level of jobs could be at risk before the company had confirmed the cuts. 'There's 4,900 working there. 3,500 work in manufacturing and a good chunk of the rest are STEM design. That may be a very superficial analysis and, of course, the worst case is if there is a 20% cut across the board, that could happen. But that sounds very superficial and scaremongering.' Intel's new chief executive, Lip-Bu Tan Pic: Intel It remains unclear if the cuts are a part of a shake-up by the incoming CEO, or indicative of a wider trend in the sector amid concerns over the Trump tariffs. Ged Nash, Labour's finance spokesman, called on the Enterprise Minister and the company to provide as much clarity as possible as soon as possible. He also pointed out that Intel had invested upwards of €20billion in Ireland over the years and that this boded well for the company. The layoffs would mark a major step under new CEO Mr Tan, who took over Intel last month, to revive the fal tering American firm after years of challenges and management missteps. The Santa Clara, California-based tech giant had 108,900 employees at the end of 2024, according to a company filing.
