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<p>Men were involved in 1,232 of the 1,400-plus cases where jail terms were imposed — representing 87% of all the court cases analysed. Picture: Irish Examiner Visual Media</p>

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Cork crime: Men jailed for twice as long as women, court data over five years reveals

New analysis of Cork court data reveals stark differences in jail terms by gender, offence type, and addiction impact

<p>The average sentence for a person with a northside address between 2020-2024 was just over 22 months, but it was 18 months on the southside of Cork City. File picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Striking disparity in jail sentences between Cork City’s northside and southside

<p>Judge Dermot Sheehan imposed a fully suspended three-year sentence on the 44-year-old woman. Stock picture</p>

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Woman avoids jail for 'extremely serious' passport fraud

Gerry Hutch court case

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Special 'gangland' powers have led to record number of arrests

Cork crime: 'To get a sense of the place you live, it is worthwhile going to your local courthouse for a day'

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Cork crime: 'To get a sense of the place you live, it is worthwhile going to your local courthouse for a day'

Inside Alcatraz Prison - Row of Bars and Cells

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Cork crime: Homeless people account for a quarter of jail terms, new 'Irish Examiner' study reveals

Man in prison hands of behind hold Steel cage jail bars. offender criminal locked in jail.

Cork crime and jail time: Methodology statement

How we analysed more than 5,000 court reports over a five-year period, and focused on 1,415 cases that resulted in jail terms

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Irish Examiner view: Cork crime series sheds light on our criminal justice system

Irish Examiner view: Cork crime series sheds light on our criminal justice system

‘Irish Examiner’ deep dive into crime and justice in Cork City should direct us towards the root causes of problems in our society

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Never leave your drink alone

10% of those attending sexual assault treatment units reported multiple assailants

One in ten people attending Ireland's six SATUs last year said they had been assaulted by two or more individuals

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Irish survivors to tell UN session why they want a ban on use of counselling notes in rape trials

Beyond Surviving founder Ciara Mangan and other Irish representatives will tell the meeting in Geneva that defence lawyers' use of a victim's clinical notes can cause 'significant harm and suffering'

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

Garda bosses urge public to engage with local stations

Garda bosses urge public to engage with local stations

Follows Oireachtas committee hearing where concerns were raised about Garda visibility and responses to calls for help

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Gardaí putting 'significant amount' of evidence to suspect in Annie McCarrick case

Gardaí putting 'significant amount' of evidence to suspect in Annie McCarrick case

Gardaí investigating Annie McCarrick's 1993 disappearance arrested a suspect on Thursday morning. Simultaneously, a house in Clondalkin was cordoned off for a detailed search

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Lubomir Puska Jnr and Viera Gaziova 9Jun CCJ2

'No proof' that sisters-in-law knew Puska had killed Ashling Murphy, say defence

Jozefina Grundzova and Viera Gaziova are on trial with their husbands, accused of impeding Jozef Puska's apprehension or prosecution by burning his clothes

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Two arrested in connection with 12kg cannabis seizure worth €240,000 in North Dublin

Two arrested in connection with 12kg cannabis seizure worth €240,000 in North Dublin

The arrested are currently detained in Garda Stations in North Dublin under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Irish parliament

Bill to update child sex abuse material terminology should be a 'no-brainer', says senator

One of the sponsors of the bill, senator Eileen Flynn, says the use of the term 'child pornography' implies that consent has been given, which a child is not in a position to give

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Gender based violence survivors

Open letter to ministers: Stop the use of clinical notes in rape cases

More than 60 professionals have co-signed a letter to five ministers saying defence lawyers should not be able to use clinical/therapy notes of rape and sexual assault victims as evidence in court

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Justice minister: Cadaver dog should have been used earlier in search of Tina Satchwell's home

Justice minister: Cadaver dog should have been used earlier in search of Tina Satchwell's home

Jim O’Callaghan told RTÉ he raised concerns with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris about the length of time it took to find her remains

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

MV Matthew: How crime gang's ill-prepared crew fell afoul of Ireland's largest cocaine seizure

MV Matthew: How crime gang's ill-prepared crew fell afoul of Ireland's largest cocaine seizure

A poorly-prepared and desperate crew were directed from afar by a sophisticated international crime gang, writes Liz Dunphy

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Carlow shooting 'shouldn't have happened, but none of us know the true story', says gun shop owner

Carlow shooting 'shouldn't have happened, but none of us know the true story', says gun shop owner

Despite Ireland’s reputation for strict gun control, over 200,000 licensed firearms exist — and one tragic case highlights the cracks

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Cocaine stock

Cocaine hauls hit record high for seventh year in a row warns EU drug agency

European Union Drugs Agency highlights surging cocaine seizures, new synthetic threats, and stark warning signs for Ireland

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Carlow incident

Gardaí investigate if Carlow shooter's plan had been to take his own life

Detectives are examining the theory that he intended to use the flammable liquid he was carrying to set fire to himself rather than harm anyone else

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

The scene at Fairgreen Shopping centre

Gardaí treating Carlow shooting incident as a 'suicide plan'

Anti-terror unit assist gardaí on shopping centre shooting

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Maximum bail length should be examined after Carlow shooting, says Taoiseach

Maximum bail length should be examined after Carlow shooting, says Taoiseach

Evan Fitzgerald, aged 22, walked through the Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow, firing a shotgun in the air before fatally shooting himself

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Man arrested in Laois after making threats to 'slice babies'

Man arrested in Laois after making threats to 'slice babies'

The individual, who appears to be a homeless foreign national, posted a video on TikTok of himself making the threat

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Shane O'Farrell death

State apology for Shane O'Farrell's death was a 'very long time coming'

Shane's sister Hannah O'Farrell said there are unanswered questions, especially in regards to a Section 101 report that has not been provided to the family

Wed, 28 May, 2025

19/4/2010. Crimestoppers Appeals

'We are still trying to get justice': Sister calls for State apology for death of Daniel McAnaspie

A jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing at Daniel McAnaspie's inquest earlier this month and recommended an urgent review of the State’s approach to child protection and welfare

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Investigation into disappearance of Fiona Pender upgraded to murder

Investigation into disappearance of Fiona Pender upgraded to murder

Fiona Pender was last seen at around 6am on the morning of Friday, August 23 1996, at her flat on Church Street in Tullamore

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Man in prison hands of behind hold Steel cage jail bars. offender criminal locked in jail.

‘Ireland an outlier’ for serving life sentences on children, expert says

Nessa Lynch said Ireland’s law in the area is unclear and it should be resolved through legislation

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Recovery of body parts from Michael Gaine's farm leads to arrest in murder investigation

Recovery of body parts from Michael Gaine's farm leads to arrest in murder investigation

The man can be held for a maximum of 24 hours, excluding sleep breaks, during which he will be subject to a number of interviews

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Irish police

Almost 170 more gardaí left than joined force in last four years

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan says while there was a 'noticeable increase' in Garda visibility in Dublin, more are needed in Cork City

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Over 1,600 assaults carried out by individuals on bail in just three years

Over 1,600 assaults carried out by individuals on bail in just three years

'Very serious crimes committed by those on bail including sexual assaults, robberies, possession of offensive weapons, and possessions of firearms'

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Business partner handshake after the meeting. Financial and investment cooperation.

Gardaí exit Ireland’s FBI-style white-collar crime agency amid claims of toxic culture

The Corporate Enforcement Authority is facing major internal upheaval, with experienced gardaí departing amid claims of a toxic work culture and poor leadership.

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Cork machete murder: Gardaí submit file to DPP on the killing of Mikolaj Wilk

Cork machete murder: Gardaí submit file to DPP on the killing of Mikolaj Wilk

Mikolaj Wilk was attacked in front of his wife, Elzbieta, by a gang of masked men at their home near Ballincollig Co Cork in 2018

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Man, 40s, arrested after cannabis seizure in Dublin

Man, 40s, arrested after cannabis seizure in Dublin

He is currently detained at a garda station in Dublin under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Close Up of a Professional Office Specialist Working on Desktop Computer in Modern Technological Monitoring Control Room with Di

Compliance rules stunting growth for Irish companies, says study

PwC Global Compliance Survey says 97% of Irish firms surveyed believe regulations have become more complex

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Blue lights on the roof of a Garda Siochana Irish police car

Two men arrested following seizure of 500kg of cannabis herb in Clare

Inquiries are now underway by gardaí and Revenue to gather information about the shipment and the people concerned

Thu, 08 May, 2025

FILE PHOTO The Department of Justice is set to increase the maximum sentence for conspiracy murder, amongst other changes to com

Gardaí examine finances of Romanian prostitution gang after raids in three counties

Three men were arrested in the Garda operation

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Juveniles responsible for more burglaries, robberies and assaults in 2023, says Garda report

Juveniles responsible for more burglaries, robberies and assaults in 2023, says Garda report

There were significant decreases in minors committing drugs offences, weapons offences and public order offences

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Revenue seize sword umbrella and ninja weapons at mail centre

Revenue seize sword umbrella and ninja weapons at mail centre

Also, a 'Kukri' knife, a machete-type weapon, was uncovered in a package at the Midlands Mail Centre

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Ireland’s first Islamist-inspired knife attack raises urgent questions about extremist threats

Ireland’s first Islamist-inspired knife attack raises urgent questions about extremist threats

Ireland faces a reckoning on youth radicalisation, after a brutal knife attack exposes gaps in counter-terror strategy

Sun, 04 May, 2025

gavel

Farmer gave vulnerable man €150 after alleged rape, court told

The trial, before Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring, is due to last up to two weeks

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

Garda stock

Hate crimes recorded by gardaí rose by 4% in 2024

Anti-race has remained the most prevalent discriminatory motive for hate crimes, representing 39% of all motives

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

One arrest as gardaí seize €75k drugs, 41 vehicles, in crackdown on scramblers and e-scooters

One arrest as gardaí seize €75k drugs, 41 vehicles, in crackdown on scramblers and e-scooters

Gardaí searched 20 properties in Clondalkin, Ballyfermot, Rathcoole, Ronanstown, and Lucan on Thursday

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Watch: Trailer for documentary on Jason Corbett killing released by Netflix

Watch: Trailer for documentary on Jason Corbett killing released by Netflix

'A Deadly American Marriage' will be released on May 9

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Gardaí seize dozens of e-bikes and freeze related €100k bank account

Gardaí seize dozens of e-bikes and freeze related €100k bank account

JPC chairman Daithí Doolan said: 'Yesterday’s action will strengthen our resolve to stand up the criminals who think they are holding us all to ransom'

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Garda gangland unit seizes €350k in cash in Dublin’s north inner city

Garda gangland unit seizes €350k in cash in Dublin’s north inner city

It is understood an Eastern European person was arrested when gardaí swooped in the Blackhorse area near Stoneybatter

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Danielle McLaughlin's murderer to appeal double life sentence

Danielle McLaughlin's murderer to appeal double life sentence

At Bombay High Court, 31-year-old Vikat Bhagat challenged his conviction and sentence for the rape and murder of Donegal woman Danielle McLaughlin

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Garda sting catches fraudster selling fake driving licences for €680

Garda sting catches fraudster selling fake driving licences for €680

A garda pretending to be interested in buying one of the fakes was offered a bogus licence via Whatsapp

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Double decker bus Dublin Ireland

Siptu welcomes Dublin Bus support for transport police after knife threat to driver

Union instructed members to withdraw services in the Mountjoy Square area from 7pm in the wake of last week's incident, and says this should stay in place until security measures are implemented

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Irish Examiner view: Pope Francis left his mark on wider society

Irish Examiner view: Pope Francis left his mark on wider society

Restoring the credibility of the Church — not to mention its authority — was always going to be a tough ask for a man who was 76 when he was elected as the 267th head of the Catholic Church

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025