John Connors (28) of Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines Co. Dublin, pleaded guilty on a trial date to assault causing serious harm to Christopher McDonagh on January 24th 2021.

The boy has spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, cannot speak and requires round-the-clock care

The mother who thanked the judge for allowing her voice to be heard said she has had “to fill all the gaps left by broken systems”, and it is soul-destroying.

The Supreme Court ruled that a jury verdict in 2021, finding the father guilty of two counts of assault causing serious harm and three counts of child cruelty, should be upheld

The High Court heard David Foley suffered a severe traumatic brain injury as a result of the fall

World Rugby is exploring ways to mitigate the risk of concussion.