One Of The Victims Of A Fatal Attack Calls On Justice Minister To Get New Parole Legislation Up And Running
Sinead O'Leary was stabbed over 20 times and her friend Nichola Sweeney was killed after Peter Whelan broke into Nichola's house in Rochestown on April 27th 2002.
Whelan was arrested outside the house that night and was handed a life sentence for murder with a 15 year sentence for attempted murder to run consecutively.
Sinead O'Leary told The Irish Examiner that the commencement of the Parole Act 2019, which contains the provision of a 12 year minimum term for a life sentence and ensures victims have more of a role in the parole process, would give victims and their families years of peace before they have to deal with the justice system.
Speaking to RedFM News, Sinead says the Department of Justice must prioritise victims above all else:
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries