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US man who killed father at Laois hotel to stay in Central Mental Hospital after insanity verdict

US man who killed father at Laois hotel to stay in Central Mental Hospital after insanity verdict

Henry McGowan (31) had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of John McGowan (66) at Ballyfin Demesne, Portlaoise, Co Laois, on November 12th, 2024.

Over 20,000 hours spent in solitary confinement by patient in new Central Mental Hospital

Over 20,000 hours spent in solitary confinement by patient in new Central Mental Hospital

The documentary reveals 50 beds at the hospital have remained unused for more than three years after the hospital opened.

Mother was not insane at time she allegedly attacked daughter with knife, psychiatrist tells trial

Mother was not insane at time she allegedly attacked daughter with knife, psychiatrist tells trial

The woman, who cannot be named, has denied the attempted murder of the girl (8) at a temporary accommodation centre, Co Clare, on September 22nd, 2022.

Mother had psychiatric episode when she choked and stabbed her daughter (8) nearly 80 times

Mother had psychiatric episode when she choked and stabbed her daughter (8) nearly 80 times

Jury takes just 29 minutes to find man not guilty of murdering 'soft-hearted' father by reason of insanity

Jury takes just 29 minutes to find man not guilty of murdering 'soft-hearted' father by reason of insanity

75-year-old had injuries to face, neck, back and legs, court hears

75-year-old had injuries to face, neck, back and legs, court hears

Man who was banned from Ireland for 20 years to face fitness to plead hearing

Man who was banned from Ireland for 20 years to face fitness to plead hearing

'Serious' mental health issue in case of Mary Ward murder accused, court hears

'Serious' mental health issue in case of Mary Ward murder accused, court hears

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

The body of Mary Ward, 22, was found on October 1st in her home on Melrose Street, in south Belfast

Watchdog expresses concern over level of non-compliance at Central Mental Hospital

Watchdog expresses concern over level of non-compliance at Central Mental Hospital

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

An unannounced inspection of the CMH by the Mental Health Commission over four days in May 2024 identified 17 areas of non-compliance at the centre – up from 11 during the previous inspection in 2023.

No evidence murder accused (23) is feigning schizophrenia symptoms, court hears

No evidence murder accused (23) is feigning schizophrenia symptoms, court hears

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

A psychiatrist called by the defence previously told the trial that Mr Ibe was undergoing a psychosis due to schizophrenia at the time of the alleged offence

Court hears murder trials delayed by "burden of work" on psychiatrists

Court hears murder trials delayed by "burden of work" on psychiatrists

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Mr Justice Paul McDermott said the difficulty in obtaining reports is causing problems in advancing what are "very serious cases".

Woman found not guilty of mother's murder committed to Central Mental Hospital

Woman found not guilty of mother's murder committed to Central Mental Hospital

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Moire Bergin (47) was found not guilty of murdering her mother, Mary Bergin (76), by reason of insanity

Man who cut off wife's head during cannabis-induced psychosis returned to hospital

Man who cut off wife's head during cannabis-induced psychosis returned to hospital

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Diego Costa Silva (35) killed his wife, Fabiola De Campos Silva (33), on November 4th, 2021, at their home in Charlestown Place, Finglas, Dublin 11.

Woman who threw acid at restaurant workers to remain in Central Mental Hospital

Woman who threw acid at restaurant workers to remain in Central Mental Hospital

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Katarzyna Wsiubiak (34) was found not guilty of charges arising from the incident by reason of insanity