An Assistant Garda Commissioner is to spearhead an "urgent and prioritised" inquiry into the mass-leaking of intimate images last year. A representative group for victims of Image-Based Sexual Abuse, The Victim's Alliance, handed over files to Gardai, which are said to have as many as 11,000 images within one folder. - Recording, distributing or publishing an intimate image without consent even if there is no specific intent to cause harm. "An Garda Síochána have already commenced a number of complaints of harassment under this legislation," a garda spokesman said. "We look forward to seeing the outcome of the inquiry, and further assisting An Garda Síochána with this if required."

Source: Irish Examiner February 17, 2021 06:22 UTC