Drew Lock likely to start at QB for the Giants against the Colts on SundayProviding a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 4 analysts have published ratings on Berkshire Hills Bancorp BHLB in the last three months. Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 1 0 3 0 0 Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 1 0 2 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Berkshire Hills Bancorp, revealing an average target of $34.12, a high estimate of $39.00, and a low estimate of $31.00. Marking an increase of 10.06%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $31.00. Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination The standing of Berkshire Hills Bancorp among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Christopher O'Connell Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Raises Market Perform $34.50 $32.00 Jon Arfstrom RBC Capital Lowers Sector Perform $31.00 $32.00 Laurie Havener Hunsicker Seaport Global Announces Buy $39.00 - Christopher O'Connell Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Raises Market Perform $32.00 $29.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Berkshire Hills Bancorp. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Berkshire Hills Bancorp compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Berkshire Hills Bancorp's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time. Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Berkshire Hills Bancorp's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Berkshire Hills Bancorp analyst ratings. If you are interested in following small-cap stock news and performance you can start by tracking it here . Get to Know Berkshire Hills Bancorp Better Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc is a holding company. It provides Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Consumer Lending, Private Banking and Wealth Management services. Berkshire Hills Bancorp: A Financial Overview Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. Revenue Growth: Berkshire Hills Bancorp's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 1.64% . This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector. Net Margin: Berkshire Hills Bancorp's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 34.23% . This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health. Return on Equity (ROE): Berkshire Hills Bancorp's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.6% , the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance. Return on Assets (ROA): Berkshire Hills Bancorp's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.31% , the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance. Debt Management: Berkshire Hills Bancorp's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.66 , the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk. The Basics of Analyst Ratings Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter. Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts. Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now? Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. Click here to stay ahead of the market . This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
As part of the bitter lessons learned from the Philippine offshore gaming operators fiasco, the government needs to legislate a law that screens and scrutinizes new industries or business platforms considered “alien” or “first of its kind” in the country. Due diligence must be done to study its pros and cons rather than just embrace it or become ecstatic based on the rosy picture of the positive economic impact, job creation and opportunities, inclusivity, tendency to spawn allied businesses or ecosystem, etc. If an existing law or policy is already in place, perhaps, an amendment should be made to address potential problems and issues by installing safeguards and preventative measures. This is akin to some industry practices (e.g., manufacturing) where if any change or “something new” is introduced in an existing process (i.e., personnel, material, method, and environment), a thorough evaluation is needed before the change is approved. Depending on the nature of the “new industry” being introduced, appropriate agencies should be chosen to do the task that covers the following, among others. Do the standard review process of business or industry plan based on existing procedure. Assess support and compliance based on country’s resources, environment, infrastructure, existing laws and regulations. Benchmark with other countries with similar industry and learn from them, especially problems and issues experienced. Establish protocols and flow to prevent or mitigate potential problems and issues with assigned agencies to handle. Assign a lead agency or “industry czar” to spearhead and coordinate the whole task. Submit summary report on findings and recommendations subject to review and approval by the President. JEROME L. ESCOBEDO, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .
The London Knights Booster Club (LKBC) is ready to break an OHL record for most teddy bears tossed onto the ice. “I think we’re going to hit from that 4,000 mark just within the club,” said Sav Neth, president or the LKBC. During every bus and beach trip, as well as BBQ the club hosted this past year, they asked their members to bring a stuffed animal in anticipation of this year’s Teddy Bear Toss game. Neth, known as the Knights Super Fan, knows how the importance of the game and its donations for underprivileged children in the city. “When I was a child, we went to a place and the Salvation Army provided me with a teddy bear,” said Neth. “I was just given that hope and the inspiration. When I was young, my mom was a single mother of five children, and I gave her that teddy bear. In my mid-forties, she passed away and she had that bear ever since, so it's definitely meaningful.” When the bears are thrown onto the ice, they will be counted, sorted, and delivered by the Salvation Army. The London Knights Booster Club has collected more than 4,000 stuffed animals for the annual Teddy Bear Toss game at Canada Life Place on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (Brent Lale/CTV News London) “This year we're serving over 6,000 children,” said Nancy Kerr, executive director of Salvation Army London. “Every little piece of toy we get, some of the bears are big, some of them are small, and it goes a long way to helping us make sure that the children get something under the tree.” The Knights are encouraging fans to bring a new stuffed animal to Wednesday’s game at Canada Life Place. Their goal is to surpass their own OHL record achieved last year of 11,924. “It's a fun game to be a part of and one of the first games to sell out,” said Alex Brown, Knights’ director of marketing. “We had almost 12,000 bears last year and hoping for more this year.” A year ago, it was defenceman Jared Woolley who made history when he opened the scoring. Nancy Kerr, executive director of London’s Salvation Army seen on Dec. 3, 2024, says they will service 6,000 children with stuffed animals collected during this year’s Teddy Bear Toss. (Brent Lale/CTV News London) “I think everyone wants to score that goal and doing that and it being my first career goal, I thought it was pretty fun,” said Woolley. He added that it has become an internal competition in the dressing room, as everyone wants the one who makes the bears rain down. “Everybody's chirping and saying that they're going to score it, so everyone's giving each other a hard time about it,” added Woolley. “I think everyone just wants to be the one to bring them down for sure.” No matter who scores London’s first goal Wednesday, Neth knows from personal experience, it is a very special night for those donating and those receiving. “It is such a remarkable thing that this fan base, and this community is doing to help the Salvation Army,” said Neth. “It’s great giving and be able to receive and hopefully inspire those kids to have something to hug or something to hold that might not have anything for Christmas.” Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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Taylor Swift fans flock to BC Place, days before Eras Tour lands in Vancouver Security fencing is going up around BC Place stadium in preparation for the final days of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour this weekend, while dozens of Swifties gather near by to feel the vibe and "breathe the same air as Taylor Swift." Vancouver Island Canadian military drones enter production, though Arctic modifications will be required Canada's first combat drones have now entered production, though the remotely piloted aircraft will require years of testing and significant modifications before the first units are delivered in 2028. Taylor Swift fans flock to BC Place, days before Eras Tour lands in Vancouver Security fencing is going up around BC Place stadium in preparation for the final days of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour this weekend, while dozens of Swifties gather near by to feel the vibe and "breathe the same air as Taylor Swift." 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But asked if he also has a ruthless side that might be needed to restore a team languishing 13th in the Premier League table ahead of Sunday's match at Ipswich Town to former glory, the former Sporting manager said it was possible to be both. "You can be the same person. There are some places to have fun. There are some places to work hard. So I can be ruthless when I have to be," Amorim said. "If you think as a team, I will be the nicest guy that you have ever seen. If there is someone just thinking for himself, I will be a different person. And I'm not like that kind of guy that wants to show that he's the boss. "They will feel it in the small details that I can be the smiling one, but then, when you have to job to do, I will be a different person, and they understand that." Amorim, known as the "poet" by Portugal and former United forward Cristiano Ronaldo for his communication skills, also erased concerns raised by British media about his English with his thoughtful answers on Friday. He stumbled only once, over the word "suspicious". Because of the international break, Amorim had only two training sessions with his squad before they take the pitch at Portman Road on Sunday ahead of a gruelling stretch of games. It is not how he would have planned his early days with his new team. "It's so much harder to come to a team in the middle of the season, because you have to get to know the players during the games," Amorim said. "(But) it depends. If you are winning, it's a lot of fun having a lot of games, trying to make some changes tactically and winning games. But if you are losing, you don't have the time in training to work out everything you want to work." Following the clash with 17th-placed Ipswich, they host Bodo/Glimt in Amorim's first game at Old Trafford, and entertain Everton in the league. The three matches are part of a packed schedule of 12 games in six weeks. "Where you can improve a team is in training. This is the most important aspect... it is really hard to do it on video or in recovering trainings," Amorim said. "But we will find ways to try to cope with that."
Taoiseach Simon Harris said he also wanted to tell Nikita Hand, a hair colourist from Drimnagh, that her case had prompted an increase in women coming forward to ask for support. Ms Hand, who accused the sportsman of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, won her claim against him for damages in a civil case at the High Court in the Irish capital on Friday. The total amount of damages awarded to Ms Hand by the jury was 248,603.60 euro (£206,714.31). Mr McGregor said in a post on social media on Friday that he intends to appeal against the decision. That post has since been deleted. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Mr Harris said he told Ms Hand of the support she has from people across Ireland. “I spoke with Nikita today and I wanted to thank her for her incredible bravery and her courage,” he said. “I wanted to make sure that she knew how much solidarity and support there was across this country for her bravery. “I also wanted to make sure she knew of what the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre had said yesterday – that so many other women have now come forward in relation to their own experiences of sexual abuse as a result of Nikita’s bravery.” The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre said the case has had a “profound effect” on the people the charity supports, and that over the first 10 days of the High Court case, calls to its national helpline increased by almost 20%. It said that first-time callers increased by 50% compared to the same period last year, and were largely from people who had experienced sexual violence who were distressed and anxious from the details of case and the views people had to it. Mr Harris said: “I wanted to speak with her and I wanted to wish her and her daughter, Freya, all the very best night, and I was very grateful to talk with Nikita today. “Her bravery, her courage, her voice has made a real difference in a country in which we must continue to work to get to zero tolerance when it comes to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. “I don’t want to say too much more, because conscious there could be further legal processes, but I absolutely want to commend Nikita for her bravery, for her courage, for using her voice.” Justice Minister Helen McEntee praised Ms Hand’s bravery and said she had shown “there is light at the end of the tunnel”. She said: “I just want to commend Nikita for her bravery, for her determination and the leadership that she has shown in what has been – I’ve no doubt – a very, very difficult time for her and indeed, for her family. She added: “Because of wonderful people like Nikita, I hope that it shows that there is light at the end of the tunnel, that there are supports available to people, and that there is justice at the end of the day.” Ms Hand said in a statement outside court on Friday that she hoped her case would remind victims of assault to keep “pushing forward for justice”. Describing the past six years as “a nightmare”, she said: “I want to show (my daughter) Freya and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served.” During the case, Ms Hand said she was “disappointed and upset” when the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) decided not to prosecute the case after she made a complaint to the Irish police. In a letter to her in August 2020, the DPP said there was “insufficient evidence” and there was not a reasonable prospect of conviction. Ms Hand asked the DPP to review the decision, saying she felt she was being treated differently because one of the suspects was famous. Asked about the DPP’s decision not to prosecute, Mr Harris and Ms McEntee stressed the importance of the DPP’s independence on whether to prosecute. “There are obviously structures in place where the DPP can meet a victim and can outline to them their reasons for not taking the case,” Mr Harris said. “But there’s also always an opportunity for the DPP in any situation – and I speak broadly in relation to this – to review a decision, to consider any new information that may come to light, and I don’t want to say anything that may ever cut across the ongoing work of the DPP.” Ms McEntee stressed that there should “never be any political interference” in the independence of the DPP’s decisions. “I have, since becoming minister, given priority to and enabled a new office within the DPP to open specifically focused on sexual offences, so that this issue can be given the focus and the priority that it needs,” she said.
Global stocks mostly rose Tuesday, with US and German indices posting records, as markets weighed Chinese stimulus hopes, political tensions in France and the US interest-rate outlook. Germany's blue-chip DAX stock index jumped above 20,000 points for the first time and Paris rebounded even as France braced for new political turmoil. In New York, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq narrowly rose to finish at records, while the Dow pulled back. Oil prices jumped more than two percent following reports that crude exporters were near an agreement to extend production limits. A closely-watched labor market report showed an increase in US job openings in October, but also a decline in new job postings during the month, a less upbeat sign. Samuel Tombs, chief US economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said the data overall provides "good grounds" for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates again this month. Still, the choppiness of Tuesday's trading session in New York points to reticence among US investors following a series of post-election records that many pundits believe have left stocks overvalued. "There wasn't a lot of conviction behind the upside moves," said Briefing.com . "The overall vibe in the market was more negative." Stocks in Paris edged higher even as France headed into a new political crisis as opposition lawmakers vowed to topple the minority government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a no-confidence vote after just three months in office. Germany's DAX, meanwhile, scored a fresh milestone, defying multiple headwinds battering Europe's biggest economy. The German economy, hit hard by a manufacturing slowdown and weak demand for its exports, has struggled in 2024. Yet the DAX has advanced in large part because companies in the index do heavy business abroad. In addition, the euro's recent weakness has boosted Germany's export-oriented companies, while easing interest rates both in the eurozone and the United States have also helped sentiment. Investors greeted a Bloomberg report that China's top leaders, including President Xi Jinping, would hold a two-day economic work conference next week to outline their targets and stimulus plans for next year. The report followed manufacturing activity data on Monday that suggested China's economic struggles may be coming to an end, but investors are looking for Beijing to step up support for the economy. The news helped push Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets higher despite Washington announcing new export restrictions taking aim at Beijing's ability to make advanced semiconductors. The moves step up existing US efforts to tighten curbs on exports of state-of-the-art AI chips to China. Beijing hit back by saying it would restrict exports to the United States of some key components in making semiconductors. Oil prices jumped ahead of a meeting Thursday of members of the OPEC oil cartel and its allies "The forecast is that they will announce an extension until the end of the first quarter of 2025, and this should help put a floor under prices," said Trade Nation analyst David Morrison. New York - Dow: DOWN 0.2 percent at 44,705.53 (close) New York - S&P 500: UP 0.1 percent at 6,049.88 (close) New York - Nasdaq Composite: UP 0.4 percent at 19,480.91 (close) London - FTSE 100: UP 0.6 percent at 8,359.41 (close) Paris - CAC 40: UP 0.3 percent at 7,255.42 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: UP 0.4 percent at 20,016.75 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 1.9 percent at 39,248.86 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: UP 1.0 percent at 19,746.32 (close) Shanghai - Composite: UP 0.4 percent at 3,378.81 (close) Euro/dollar: UP at $1.0511 from $1.0498 on Monday Pound/dollar: UP at $1.2673 from $1.2655 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 149.53 yen from 149.60 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 82.94 from 82.95 pence Brent North Sea Crude: UP 2.5 percent at $73.62 per barrel West Texas Intermediate: UP 2.7 percent at $69.94 per barrel burs-jmb/dw
Dublin, Dec 1 (AP) A marathon vote-counting exercise was underway Saturday in Ireland's national election after an exit poll suggested that the contest is a close-fought race among the country's three largest political parties. Election officials opened ballot boxes at count centres across the country, kicking off what could be several days of tallying the results. If the exit poll is borne out, that could be followed by days or weeks of negotiations to form a coalition government. Also Read | Bangladesh: ISKCON Claims Arrest of 2 More Monks, Ranganath Das Brahmachari and Chinmoy Krishna Das' Assistant Adipurush Shyamdas Without Warrant Amid Row. The exit poll suggested voters' support is split widely among the three big parties — Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, and Sinn Fein — as well as several smaller parties and an assortment of independents ranging from the left to the far right. The poll said that centre-right party Fine Gael was the first choice of 21 per cent of voters, and another centre-right party, Fianna Fail, of 19.5 per cent. The two parties governed in coalition before the election. Left-of-centre opposition party Sinn Fein was at 21.1 per cent in the poll. Also Read | Gautam Adani Breaks Silence on US Fraud Charges, Says 'Every Attack Makes Us Stronger, Every Obstacle Becomes Stepping Stone for More Resilient Adani Group'. Pollster Ipsos B&A asked 5,018 voters across the country how they had cast their ballots. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.4 percentage points. The figures only give an indication and don't reveal which parties will form the next government. Ireland uses a complex system of proportional representation in which each of the country's 43 constituencies elects several lawmakers and voters rank candidates in order of preference. As a result, it can take some time for full results to be known. The cost of living — especially Ireland's acute housing crisis — was a dominant topic in the three-week campaign, alongside immigration, which has become an emotive and challenging issue in a country of 5.4 million people long defined by emigration. The result will show whether Ireland bucks the global trend of incumbents being ousted by disgruntled voters after years of pandemic, international instability and cost-of-living pressures. The outgoing government was led by the two parties that have dominated Irish politics for the past century: Fine Gael and Fianna Fail. They have similar policies, but are longtime rivals with origins on opposing sides of Ireland's 1920s civil war. After the 2020 election ended in a virtual dead heat, they formed a coalition. Before polling day, analysts said the most likely outcome was another Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition. That remains a likely option. The front-runners to be the next taoiseach, or prime minister, are current Taoiseach Simon Harris of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin — despite their parties' relatively lackluster showing. Harris, Martin and Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald all won-re-election to their parliamentary seats in results announced Saturday. Fine Gael candidate Paschal Donohoe, a minister in the outgoing government, said the main theme of the election was “one of the centre holding.” “The big picture is, at a time in which incumbent governments all over Europe are struggling to get re-elected, the two larger parties within this government, in particular Fine Gael, are going to deliver a very strong performance,” he said at the count centre in Dublin. The two parties would need the support of smaller groups or independents to achieve a majority in the 174-seat Dail, the lower house of Parliament. The Green Party, which held 12 seats in the last parliament and propped up the governing coalition, acknowledged that it was headed for a disappointing result. Among a large crop of independent candidates was reputed organised crime boss Gerry “the Monk” Hutch, who has seen a groundswell of support since he was bailed on money-laundering charges in Spain this month in order to run for election. Early results suggested he stood a good chance of winning a seat in Dublin. Sinn Fein achieved a stunning breakthrough in the 2020 election, topping the popular vote, but was shut out of government because Fianna Fail and Fine Gael refused to work with it, citing its leftist policies and historic ties with the Irish Republican Army during three decades of violence in Northern Ireland. Though Sinn Fein, which aims to reunite Ireland with the independent Republic of Ireland, could become the largest party in the Dail, it may struggle to get enough coalition partners to form a government. During the election campaign, both Fine Gael and Fianna Fail maintained they wouldn't go into government with it. A Sinn Fein-led government would shake up Irish politics — and the future of the United Kingdom. The party is already the largest in Northern Ireland, and a Sinn Fein government in the republic would push for a referendum on Irish reunification in the next few years. Party leader McDonald said that Sinn Fein had “broken the political mold” in Ireland. “Two-party politics is now gone. It's consigned to the dustbin of history, and that in itself is very significant," she said as she awaited results at a count centre in Dublin. “The question now arises for us, what do we do with that?” (AP) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
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John Elway: remorse over bypassing Josh Allen in draft mitigated by watching Broncos rookie Bo NixShare this Story : Gatineau teen charged with attempted murder Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Gatineau teen charged with attempted murder The alleged attack occurred on a cycling path in the Buckingham sector, police said Tuesday. Author of the article: Staff Reporter Published Dec 03, 2024 • Last updated 40 minutes ago • 1 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Gatineau Police Service Photo by Gatineau Police Service / HANDOUT Article content Gatineau police had charged an unidentified minor with attempted murder, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose following an incident on a cycling path in the Buckingham sector on Monday. 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Here's everything you need to know Public Service General told 'woke' dress code retreat improved troop morale Defence Watch Denley: Trudeau is treating the public service with contempt Opinion Teenager hospitalized following south Ottawa school bus-van collision Local News Read Next Latest National Stories Featured Local SavingsIreland’s premier has spoken to the Dublin woman who won a civil case against mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor to praise her courage. Taoiseach Simon Harris said he also wanted to tell Nikita Hand, a hair colourist from Drimnagh, that her case had prompted an increase in women coming forward to ask for support. Ms Hand, who accused the sportsman of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, won her claim against him for damages in a civil case at the High Court in the Irish capital on Friday. The total amount of damages awarded to Ms Hand by the jury was 248,603.60 euro (£206,714.31). Mr McGregor said in a post on social media on Friday that he intends to appeal against the decision. That post has since been deleted. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Mr Harris said he told Ms Hand of the support she has from people across Ireland. “I spoke with Nikita today and I wanted to thank her for her incredible bravery and her courage,” he said. “I wanted to make sure that she knew how much solidarity and support there was across this country for her bravery. “I also wanted to make sure she knew of what the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre had said yesterday – that so many other women have now come forward in relation to their own experiences of sexual abuse as a result of Nikita’s bravery.” The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre said the case has had a “profound effect” on the people the charity supports, and that over the first 10 days of the High Court case, calls to its national helpline increased by almost 20%. It said that first-time callers increased by 50% compared to the same period last year, and were largely from people who had experienced sexual violence who were distressed and anxious from the details of case and the views people had to it. Mr Harris said: “I wanted to speak with her and I wanted to wish her and her daughter, Freya, all the very best night, and I was very grateful to talk with Nikita today. “Her bravery, her courage, her voice has made a real difference in a country in which we must continue to work to get to zero tolerance when it comes to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. “I don’t want to say too much more, because conscious there could be further legal processes, but I absolutely want to commend Nikita for her bravery, for her courage, for using her voice.” Justice Minister Helen McEntee praised Ms Hand’s bravery and said she had shown “there is light at the end of the tunnel”. She said: “I just want to commend Nikita for her bravery, for her determination and the leadership that she has shown in what has been – I’ve no doubt – a very, very difficult time for her and indeed, for her family. She added: “Because of wonderful people like Nikita, I hope that it shows that there is light at the end of the tunnel, that there are supports available to people, and that there is justice at the end of the day.” Ms Hand said in a statement outside court on Friday that she hoped her case would remind victims of assault to keep “pushing forward for justice”. Describing the past six years as “a nightmare”, she said: “I want to show (my daughter) Freya and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served.” During the case, Ms Hand said she was “disappointed and upset” when the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) decided not to prosecute the case after she made a complaint to the Irish police. In a letter to her in August 2020, the DPP said there was “insufficient evidence” and there was not a reasonable prospect of conviction. Ms Hand asked the DPP to review the decision, saying she felt she was being treated differently because one of the suspects was famous. Asked about the DPP’s decision not to prosecute, Mr Harris and Ms McEntee stressed the importance of the DPP’s independence on whether to prosecute. “There are obviously structures in place where the DPP can meet a victim and can outline to them their reasons for not taking the case,” Mr Harris said. “But there’s also always an opportunity for the DPP in any situation – and I speak broadly in relation to this – to review a decision, to consider any new information that may come to light, and I don’t want to say anything that may ever cut across the ongoing work of the DPP.” Ms McEntee stressed that there should “never be any political interference” in the independence of the DPP’s decisions. “I have, since becoming minister, given priority to and enabled a new office within the DPP to open specifically focused on sexual offences, so that this issue can be given the focus and the priority that it needs,” she said. 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