If I was a woman my employer ‘would have taken it more seriously’ – The Irish Times

Jamie Keegan, a former healthcare assistant at Crumlin children’s hospital, was sexually assaulted by a colleague during a night shift in May 2023, leading to his loss of career due to lack of support from Children Health Ireland (CHI). The assailant was sentenced to three months for public masturbation and six months for sexual assault, but Keegan was not informed of the hospital’s investigation outcome and felt discouraged from seeking counseling. Despite not receiving compensation or an apology, Keegan is preparing legal action against CHI, highlighting the need for better support for male survivors of sexual assault in the workplace.

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