Today, (Friday February 21st), marks the launch of a new Central Criminal Court protocol at the Criminal Courts of Justice, to expedite rape and murder cases, latter involving victims and defendants under 18 years of age.
The protocol was drafted by a working group established in April 2024, chaired by Judge Caroline Biggs. The work was undertaken under the aegis of the Criminal Justice Users’ group which is convened by Judge Paul McDermott. The aim of the protocol is to expedite rape and murder cases involving victims and defendants under 18 years of age. The protocol recognises children’s vulnerability and that delays in the criminal justice system can be detrimental to child victims and child defendants.
The protocol states that in cases involving rape or/and murder involving victims and defendants under 18 years of age reduced timelines for a case to go to trial should be adhered to. The expedited timeline would be 52 weeks approximately and apply to cases in the Central Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ).
As part of the protocol a ‘Court Accompaniment Support Worker’ will be provided for child offenders by the Youth Diversion Projects funded by the Department of Justice. The Court accompaniment is not an advocacy role, but they will explain in laypersons terms, to the young defendant what is happening at various stages of the court proceedings.
Pre-deceased by his parents Ellen and William, brothers Joe, Eddie and John and his sisters Maura and Catherine; Rev. Walsh passed away peacefully at his home.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; nieces Karina, Emma, Miriam and Liz, nephews Michael, Willie, Jim, Mark and Con and their families, sister-in-law Christine, his cousin Fr. Laurence [Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (OCSO)], Bishop Fintan Monahan and the clergy, religious and laity of the diocese of Killaloe, neighbours and his wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Most Rev. William Walsh will lie in repose at the Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul, O’Connell Street, Clonroad Beg, Ennis, Co. Clare, on Sunday afternoon, February 23rd, from 3:00pm with evening prayer at 7:00pm same evening. Requiem Mass for the former retired Bishop will be celebrated on Monday afternoon, February 24th at 1:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the Cathedral grounds.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Most Rev. William Walsh, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Walsh family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: Family flowers only please.
Cineáltas Chríost.(In the gentleness of Christ) In ár gcroíthe go deo. (In our hearts forever)
FSAI Recall ADDITIONAL batches of Old Irish Creamery Cheese cheddar cheese products due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Alert Summary dated Thursday, 20th February 2025.
Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2025.10 (Update 1 was published on February 19th 2025.) Product Identification: Please see Table link shown above. Approval number: IE 1059 EC Batch Code: Please see table linked above. Country Of Origin: Ireland.
Message: Further to FSAI Food Alert 2025.10, some additional batches and pack sizes of Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish cheddar cheese products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Wholesalers/distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers. Caterers: Same should not use the implicated batches.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
Recall of specific batches of various Burren Smokehouse organic hot smoked salmon products due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Alert Summary dated Thursday, 20th February 2025.
Category 1: For Action. Alert Notification: 2025.11. Product Identification: Please see table hereunder. Batch Code: Please see table below. Country Of Origin: Ireland.
Product.
Pack Size.
Use by date.
Batch numbers.
Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon Hot Smoked Over Oak.
500g. 180g
04/03/2025 10/03/2025 11/03/2025
429721
Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon Hot Smoked Over Oak.
180g
05/03/2025 10/03/2025 11/03/2025
52221
Burren Smokehouse Organic Hot smoked over oak with honey, lemon & pepper.
140g
04/03/2025 05/03/2025 10/03/2025
51721
Burren Smokehouse Organic Hot smoked over oak with honey, lemon & pepper.
140g
18/02/2025
429121
Message: The below batches of Burren Smokehouse organic hot smoked salmon products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Caterers: Same should not use the implicated batches.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches of smoked salmon.
FSAI Recall batch of Horgans cheddar cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Alert Summary dated Thursday, 20 February 2025
Category 1: For Action. Alert Notification: 2025.12. Product Identification: Horgans Irish Smoked Cheddar; Pack size: 150g; Approval number: IE 1089 ECBatch Code Use by date: 25.05.2025. Country Of Origin: Ireland.
Message: The above batch of Horgans Irish Smoked Cheddar is being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Caterers: Same should not use the implicated batch.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
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