Why Two-Thirds of Sex Crime Allegations in Ireland Are Never Prosecuted
31 July 2025 - 22 mins
Podcast Series
Newstalk Daily
A new investigation by Newstalk has revealed that almost 18,000 sexual offence cases were referred by Gardaí to the Director of Public Prosecutions over the past decade – but nearly two-thirds never resulted in prosecution.
In today’s podcast, Ciara Doherty is joined by Newstalk reporter Jessica Woodlock, who has obtained detailed case data through Freedom of Information laws. Together, they examine why so many allegations of rape, sexual assault and other sex-based crimes never make it to court in Ireland.
Drawing on newly released figures, the episode explores the DPP’s decision-making process, the role of evidence, and the real-world impact of being told that your case won’t proceed t...
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