Derek “Del Boy” Hutch has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving that led to a Ukrainian woman being struck in Dublin city centre three years ago.

The nephew of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch now faces a lengthy sentence in prison.

Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the incident.

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The crime boss as Mr Big remains in custody after his dramatic arrest this week as part of a gangland probe.

The Dublin gangster was taken into custody 24 hours after the arrest of a professional woman linked to his rival slain hitman Robbie Lawlor.

Niall talks with Sunday World's Eimear Rabbitte about the arrests and the possible links to the Encrochat hack.

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A child rapist, a crime gang member and a predator were among 23 Romanians deported from Ireland in recent weeks.  

The criminals were flown out of the country on a one-way charter flight.

Niall speaks to Sunday World reporter Patrick O'Connell about the rise in deportation orders. 

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A verdict of unlawful killing was this week returned in a coroner's court, which heard that student Emer O'Loughlin was killed violently before her remains were burned in a fire.

Pam O'Loughlin, Emer's sister said the verdict is monumental to her loved ones, as it is the first time that the state have acknowledged that she was murdered.

The whereabouts of chief suspect John Griffin remain unknown.

But today Pam explains to Nicola why the inquest findings are so important and why she hopes it may ultimately lead gardaí to her killer.

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Dublin Firefighter Terence Crosbie has been sent to a Supermax prison in the US - despite 88 pages of character references being handed into a judge at his sentencing hearing.

Crosbie was jailed for at least 7 years after a jury found him guilty of rape a woman in a hotel in Boston on St Patrick’s Day weekend last year.

Niall speaks to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about the emotional letters handed in on his behalf as the fireman plans to appeal the verdict.

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The jailing of hurling legend DJ Carey on fraud offences has marked a stunning fall from grace for Ireland’s one time greatest sportsman. But what was going on behind the scenes in Carey’s life an how did he manage to convince so many that he was sick with cancer?

Nicola speaks with journalist Eimear Ni Bhraonáin author of a new book The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal.

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The jailing of hurling legend DJ Carey on fraud offences has marked a stunning fall from grace for Ireland’s one time greatest sportsman. What was going on behind the scenes in Carey’s life an how did he manage to convince so many that he was sick with cancer?

Nicola speaks with journalist Eimear Ni Bhraonáin author of a new book The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal.

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The jury in the double murder trial of Ruth Lawrence have been hearing the closing statements from the prosecution and the defence which will be directed by the Judge Tony Hunt before they retire to consider their verdict.

Lawrence is accused of murdering Eoin O’Connor and Anthony Keegan, described in court as drug debt collectors, after the State say drugs were stolen.

Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon who has been in court.

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The half brother of one of Ireland's most notorious sex offenders has spoken about the years of abuse and rape he suffered at the hands of a sibling.

Philip Murphy has long been regarded as a dangerous predator after being convicted of sinister attacks on random women in Dublin.

In part two Niall speaks to Tom Ryan about facing his half brother in court and the moment Philip Murphy is finally found guilty.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, help and support are available:

Samaritans - Freephone 116 123 | www.samaritans.ie

Rape Crisis Centre - 1800 778 888

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The half brother of one of Ireland's most notorious sex offenders has spoken about the years of abuse and rape he suffered at the hands of a sibling.

Philip Murphy has long been regarded as a dangerous predator after being convicted of sinister attacks on random women in Dublin.

Niall speaks to Tom Ryan about how Murphy also sexually abused him from the age of six and his long fight for justice.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, help and support are available:

Samaritans - Freephone 116 123 | www.samaritans.ie

Rape Crisis Centre - 1800 778 888

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