Demonstrations prompted by Cathal Crotty walking free from court after being given suspended sentence for attacking Natasha O’Brien

Crotty was convicted and given a fully-suspended sentenced last month for the assault of Natasha O’Brien in Limerick on 22 May 2022.

Judge Tom O’Donnell criticsed soldier’s ‘utterly appalling’ attack on Natasha O’Brien but spared him a jail term

Defence Forces members feel the organisation has been the target of unfair criticism from politicians including the Taoiseach and the public after...

Government figures expect leniency of sentence handed down to Defence Forces member to be appealed by DPP

Natasha O’Brien welcomes appeal on ground of undue leniency, and speaks out about ‘hate’ she has received since the trial

Taylor Swift concert sees garda leave cancelled, Cathal Crotty told he faces likely dismissal, and protests planned in solidarity with Natasha...

His guilt was clear to her and anyone who witnessed the attack. She went to court seeking justice

The administration of justice for violent men is out of kilter with our values and we can no longer suspend disbelief

Government has received report on prevalence of criminals within Defence Forces ranks