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3 weeks ago |
independent.ie | Maeve Sheehan
Pat Marry has investigated the killings of Rachel O’Reilly and Garda Adrian Donohoe. Here, he reveals what was missed and should have been done earlier in the garda investigation, as Tina Satchwell’s husband Richard Satchwell has been found guilty of her murder A man walked into a garda station, told the uniformed garda behind the desk that his wife had left with two suitcases and their €26,000 in cash savings. He wasn’t worried, he was just letting them know.
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3 weeks ago |
independent.ie | Maeve Sheehan
A killer hiding in plain sight: Richard Satchwell claimed persistently during his trial that he was a victim and that Tina had abused himRichard Satchwell has been found guilty of the murder of his wife Tina in March 2017Two red candles, a jumble of jewellery and bright-red nail polish were arranged on the window ledge of Richard and Tina Satchwell’s house in Youghal yesterday, all placed around a heart-shaped tribute to Tina.
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3 weeks ago |
independent.ie | Maeve Sheehan
Embattled CHI board engaged legal firm for investigation into spinal surgery for childrenThe embattled board of Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) pursued a secret investigation into the scandal of unapproved springs used in spinal surgery for children, ignoring a HSE request to stall their probe and drawing sharp criticism from the health regulator over the investigation’s lack of independence.
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1 month ago |
independent.ie | Maeve Sheehan
No financial motive detected behind volume of hip surgeries performed on childrenHealth Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Photo: GettyAn initial analysis by Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) found no evidence to support an alleged financial motive behind the volume of hip surgeries performed on children at Temple Street and Cappagh hospitals. The allegation was raised in the Dáil in March by Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty.
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1 month ago |
independent.ie | Maeve Sheehan |Ralph Riegel
Silence in court as Richard Satchwell murder trial told of wife Tina’s family traumaWith jury set to start deliberations this week, court hears evidence from half-sisterA young Tina Satchwell and (inset) her husband, English truck driver Richard Satchwell, who denies her murder. Pictures: PAMaeve Sheehan and Ralph RiegelToday at 03:30On the 18th day of the trial at which he is accused of murdering his wife Tina and burying her under the stairs, Richard Satchwell mounted his defence.
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