Irish court suspends sentence in Wicklow child sexual assault case
An Irish court has handed a fully suspended sentence to a Wicklow man convicted of sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in Dublin in 2022.Ethan Lacey, 26, was found guilty by a jury of one count of sexual assault of a child.The court heard that the offence took place on 1 August 2022 at a Dublin address.Evidence before the jury said Lacey placed his hands on the child's legs and was seen cupping her genital area while trying to distract her with sweets.Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin said the child's age and the age gap between her and Lacey were aggravating factors.She... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 17:02 LONDON
Irish lawmakers call for sanctions after Gaza flotilla interception
Irish lawmakers have called on the government to investigate and impose economic sanctions on Israel after a Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Greece last week.People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger raised the issue in the Dáil, saying a response was needed after what she described as Israel's "criminal action".She asked Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee when the government would sanction Israel.According to the supplied rows, dozens of activists were detained in the interception, including seven Irish citizens who were later released.Ms McEntee said Ireland continues to advocate for Palestinian rights and a two-state... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
