Suicide in Ireland falls to its lowest rate in 16 yearsTHE NUMBER of people dying by suicide in the State is continuing to decline slowly, but we are still struggling with one of the…Thu Sept 03 2009 - 01:00
80% of suicide victims talked of idea in weeks before deathMORE THAN 80 per cent of people who took their own lives discussed suicidal ideas with someone in the fortnight before their …Thu Sept 03 2009 - 01:00
Spending levels on single-parent benefits criticisedTHE GOVERNMENT has been criticised for spending considerable amounts on single-parent welfare benefits with little evidence that…Wed Sept 02 2009 - 01:00
Cóir makes no secret of its links to anti-abortion groupCóir was one of the most strident voices on the No side during the last Lisbon referendum – but is it really a front for Youth…Tue Sept 01 2009 - 01:00
Anti-treaty group 'dishonest' on minimum wageCÓIR: ANTI-LISBON Treaty group Cóir was yesterday accused of trying to mislead the public by suggesting the minimum wage could…Tue Sept 01 2009 - 01:00
Gilmore warns over No vote to punish FFLABOUR PARTY leader Eamon Gilmore has appealed to voters who are angry and frustrated with Fianna Fáil not to use the Lisbon …Tue Sept 01 2009 - 01:00
Thousands cannot heat homes during winter, report showsTHOUSANDS OF people are living in households without heating installed or are unable to keep their homes warm in winter, new …Fri Aug 28 2009 - 01:00
Rise in children treated in adult psychiatric centresTHE NUMBER of children admitted to adult psychiatric hospitals rose significantly last year due to a lack of appropriate facilities…Thu Aug 27 2009 - 01:00
Immigrant groups criticise €500 residency application feeGOVERNMENT PLANS to charge immigrants who receive long-term residency in the State €500 each have been criticised as “underhanded…Thu Aug 27 2009 - 01:00
Proposed spending cuts 'a threat to Irish society'PROPOSED PUBLIC spending cuts will threaten the fabric of Ireland’s community and voluntary life, the Government has been warned…Wed Aug 26 2009 - 01:00
Concern at child care jobs pledgeSOCIAL WORKERS have expressed concern that a Government pledge to ensure all children in care will have access to a dedicated…Mon Aug 24 2009 - 01:00
Greens defend plan for same-sex civil unionsTHE GREEN Party and gay rights organisations have defended plans to introduce civil partnerships for same-sex couples following…Mon Aug 24 2009 - 01:00
Call for official inquiry into death of homeless teenagerTHE MINISTER for Children has been urged to establish an inquiry into the death of a homeless teenager who spent most of his …Mon Aug 17 2009 - 01:00
Fast-track system may cut delay to dole claimsTHE GOVERNMENT says a new way of fast-tracking claims for unemployment benefit will result in shorter dole queues and reduced…Mon Aug 17 2009 - 01:00
Numbers jailed for not paying debts and fines up 90%THE NUMBER of people sent to prison for failing to pay fines or debts jumped by almost 90 per cent last year.Sat Aug 15 2009 - 01:00
Half of inmates in single prison test positive for drugsALMOST HALF of inmates in a single prison tested positive for illicit drugs, according to the annual report of the Inspector …Sat Aug 15 2009 - 01:00
Lives at risk from acute prison overcrowding, warns inspectorOVERCROWDING IN some prisons is so acute it is in danger of causing serious injury or loss of life, the Inspector of Prisons …Sat Aug 15 2009 - 01:00
Government 'bailing out developers'THE GOVERNMENT has been accused of “bailing out developers” by leasing out thousands of vacant houses and apartments from private…Fri Aug 14 2009 - 01:00
City courts complex to open ahead of scheduleTHE NEW Criminal Court of Justice in Dublin, the State’s largest courts building project since the construction of the Four Courts…Thu Aug 13 2009 - 01:00
State urged to do more for debtorsTHE GOVERNMENT has been urged to do more to assist people with money problems following a dramatic rise in the number of people…Wed Aug 12 2009 - 01:00
Jump in debtors leads Mabs to take extra staffEXTRA STAFF are being assigned to Money Advice and Budgeting Service (Mabs) offices to help cope with a surge in demand from …Tue Aug 11 2009 - 01:00
Number receiving mortgage aid almost doubles to 14,000THE NUMBER of households receiving emergency welfare support to help them meet mortgage repayments has almost doubled over the…Tue Aug 11 2009 - 01:00
Opposition parties call for mediationOPPOSITION PARTIES have called on the Government to allow third-party mediation in the pharmacists’ dispute to ensure vulnerable…Sat Aug 08 2009 - 01:00
Government missing chance with Nama, says homeless agencyA HOMELESS charity has said the Government is poised to miss a vital opportunity to use the National Asset Management Agency (…Tue Aug 04 2009 - 01:00
Up to 15,000 pensioners being paid too much, study revealsSOCIAL WELFARE officials have identified up to 15,000 older people who are receiving State pension payments in excess of their…Tue Aug 04 2009 - 01:00
Alcohol a factor in up to half of youth crimesABOUT 1,000 children aged 12 or under were referred to gardaí last year after being suspected of committing an offence, according…Tue Aug 04 2009 - 01:00
Family resource centres to fight cutsTHE WORK of more than 100 family resource centres which provide parenting support, childcare and training to thousands of people…Mon Aug 03 2009 - 01:00
State lowers age of eligibility for free pre-school placesTHE GOVERNMENT has lowered the age for which children will be eligible for a year’s free pre-school place.Mon Aug 03 2009 - 01:00
Tributes paid to crusading Trócaire founderTRIBUTES HAVE been paid to Trócaire founder Brian McKeown for his “inspirational work” in promoting social justice at home and…Mon Aug 03 2009 - 01:00
CSO report reveals high level of community involvementALMOST TWO-THIRDS of people regularly take part in voluntary or community activities, challenging the widely held view that community…Thu Jul 30 2009 - 01:00
Reporting of suspected abuse now compulsoryTEACHERS, NURSES and other State employees who deal with children will be obliged to report cases of suspected child abuse to…Wed Jul 29 2009 - 01:00
Child welfare groups and abuse victims welcome Ryan report planCHILD WELFARE groups and victims of institutional abuse gave the Government’s plan to implement the recommendations of the Ryan…Wed Jul 29 2009 - 01:00
State employees to be obliged to report abuseTeachers, nurses and other State employees who deal with children will be obliged to report cases of suspected child abuse to…Tue Jul 28 2009 - 01:00
Report urges regulation of homecare servicesINDEPENDENT INSPECTIONS and care standards for professional home carers should be introduced to help protect against abuse and…Tue Jul 28 2009 - 01:00
Funds to be cut from bodies that fail to report child abuseSTATE AGENCIES and voluntary bodies which fail to report suspected cases of child abuse face losing public funding as part of…Tue Jul 28 2009 - 01:00
Increase in self-harm may be linked to downturnA SIGNIFICANT increase in the rate of deliberate self-harm among young men may be linked to the economic downturn, according …Mon Jul 20 2009 - 01:00
Health board had discount deal on beds in Leas CrossHEALTH AUTHORITIES negotiated a cut-price deal with Leas Cross nursing home to take highly dependent residents from a local psychiatric…Sat Jul 18 2009 - 01:00
Human rights court to hear Irish abortion ban caseTHE EUROPEAN Court of Human Rights has agreed to hear a challenge by three women in Ireland to the Government’s ban on abortion…Wed Jul 15 2009 - 01:00
Residents seek relocation of centre for teenage homelessRESIDENTS IN north Co Dublin have called on health authorities to relocate a new centre for homeless teenagers after what they…Mon Jul 06 2009 - 01:00
HSE to review child deaths in care over decadeTHE HEALTH Service Executive has established an internal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of at least 20…Mon Jul 06 2009 - 01:00
Concerns at changes to home tuitionFAMILIES OF children with autism say a change in Government policy will make it much harder to appoint appropriate tutors to …Mon Jul 06 2009 - 01:00
'Good progress' in talks on adoption pact with VietnamMINISTER OF State for Children Barry Andrews has reported “good progress” in talks with Vietnam on the resumption of an adoption…Mon Jul 06 2009 - 01:00
Most childminders not declaring incomeTHE VAST majority of the State’s 37,000 childminders are not declaring their income to the Revenue Commissioners, new figures…Sat Jul 04 2009 - 01:00
Call for new inquiry into psychiatric careFAMILIES WHO say their relatives were mistreated in the mental health system have urged the Government to establish an independent…Fri Jul 03 2009 - 01:00
Nursing home inspections set to beginINDEPENDENT INSPECTIONS of all public and private nursing homes will officially come into force from today as part of a new initiative…Wed Jul 01 2009 - 01:00
Children still at risk, says ombudsmanJOINT OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND CHILDREN: THE OMBUDSMAN for Children has expressed concerned that hundreds of children…Wed Jul 01 2009 - 01:00
Civil marriages may overtake religious weddings by 2012THOUSANDS OF couples are opting to shun religious weddings in favour of civil ceremonies, new figures show.Wed Jul 01 2009 - 01:00
Acclaimed traditional singer Rita Keane dies aged 86RITA KEANE, an internationally acclaimed traditional singer and member of one of Galway’s best-known musical families, has died…Tue Jun 30 2009 - 01:00
Hunt Museum investigation urgedAN INTERNATIONAL Jewish organisation has called for a fresh investigation into alleged links between the founders of the Hunt…Tue Jun 30 2009 - 01:00
Government to review effectiveness of AsbosTHE GOVERNMENT is reviewing the effectiveness of anti-social behaviour orders (Asbos) amid claims by Opposition parties and youth…Mon Jun 29 2009 - 01:00
