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Venues cancelling meetings about abortion, both sides say

Venues cancelling meetings about abortion, both sides say

Hotels withdrawing permission for pro- and anti- meetings over ‘intimidation’

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 01:45
‘Privatising by stealth’ denounced at housing conference

‘Privatising by stealth’ denounced at housing conference

Dr Mary Murphy says State has abdicated responsibility for provision of social housing

Thu Sept 28 2017 - 21:00
Anti-abortion and pro-choice groups claim venues cancelling events

Anti-abortion and pro-choice groups claim venues cancelling events

Group calls for full Garda investigation into alleged threats by pro-choice activists

Thu Sept 28 2017 - 16:16
Six Travellers graduate from course in conflict resolution

Six Travellers graduate from course in conflict resolution

One-year course teaches conflict resolution to Travellers

Thu Sept 28 2017 - 10:37
Tusla reports increase in child protection referrals

Tusla reports increase in child protection referrals

Fewer than half ‘early years’ services inspected last year as 9% more cases reported

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 20:58
Lack of one-bed homes ‘biggest obstacle’ tackling homelessness

Lack of one-bed homes ‘biggest obstacle’ tackling homelessness

In care or homeless since 11, Christopher Comerford (34) finally has a home

Mon Sept 25 2017 - 07:37
Number of homeless ‘family hubs’ in Dublin set to double

Number of homeless ‘family hubs’ in Dublin set to double

Call for the use of short-term hubs to be discontinued at Committee on Housing

Wed Sept 20 2017 - 21:05
Recession and scandals hitting staff morale at charities

Recession and scandals hitting staff morale at charities

Several representatives attend launch of awards competition for charities

Tue Sept 19 2017 - 20:53
Council urged to reopen 16 empty bedsits in Stillorgan

Council urged to reopen 16 empty bedsits in Stillorgan

Public representatives condemn non-use of homes as ‘outrageous and scandalous’

Sat Sept 16 2017 - 01:00
Settled residents should no longer be consulted on Traveller homes – advocates

Settled residents should no longer be consulted on Traveller homes – advocates

Consultation changes and legal sanctions on authorities would help to address Traveller housing targets, say Irish Traveller Movement and Pavee Point

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 15:49
George Hook should be challenged, not silenced

George Hook should be challenged, not silenced

Presenter’s rape comments were abhorrent but censoring him will not help women

Thu Sept 14 2017 - 14:22
Traveller housing targets have not been met in 18 years

Traveller housing targets have not been met in 18 years

Authorities failed to achieve goals due to ‘local opposition and prejudice’, report says

Thu Sept 14 2017 - 01:00
Man dies after shooting in west Dublin

Man dies after shooting in west Dublin

Gardaí seeking witnesses to incident at 9.30pm on Wheatfield Avenue, Neilstown

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 10:48
Hotel group cancels Newstalk sponsorship over Hook rape comments

Hotel group cancels Newstalk sponsorship over Hook rape comments

Rape Crisis Centre says comments can lead to under-reporting

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 11:45
Galway native Dónall Ó Cualáin to become acting Garda Commissioner

Galway native Dónall Ó Cualáin to become acting Garda Commissioner

Formerly a sergeant in the Aran Islands, Ó Cualáin rose through the ranks

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 01:00
Nóirín O’Sullivan timeline: A turbulent time at the top

Nóirín O’Sullivan timeline: A turbulent time at the top

From January 23rd, 2014 to her resignation, Garda commissioner faced controversy

Sun Sept 10 2017 - 21:58
Homelessness leading to addiction, rehabilitation service says

Homelessness leading to addiction, rehabilitation service says

Merchant’s Quay charity calls for greater investment in emergency accommodation

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 05:00
Almost 3,000 children now homeless across State

Almost 3,000 children now homeless across State

In late July there were 2,973 children in 1,429 families using emergency accommodation

Thu Sept 07 2017 - 18:10
Dart passengers encouraged to play new piano at Pearse Station

Dart passengers encouraged to play new piano at Pearse Station

Musical distraction from stresses of commuting life installed at busy Dublin platform

Thu Sept 07 2017 - 14:06
Children who have parent in prison ‘unseen and unheard’

Children who have parent in prison ‘unseen and unheard’

Conference told it is unknown how many Irish children have a parent in prison

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 21:41
‘A Traveller going to university shouldn’t be news’

‘A Traveller going to university shouldn’t be news’

Kathleen Lawrence, who has graduated from Maynooth, was told she was ‘stupid’ at school

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 01:00
Surge in the number of homeless children in Dublin

Surge in the number of homeless children in Dublin

Focus Ireland’s head of advocacy says city’s child homelessness figures are ‘shocking’

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 01:15
Charity calls for beds to be ‘reopened urgently’ following death of ‘Jack’ Howlett-Watson

Charity calls for beds to be ‘reopened urgently’ following death of ‘Jack’ Howlett-Watson

Homeless man died after being found unconscious on Dublin city centre street

Thu Aug 31 2017 - 18:54
State must act if Ibrahim Halawa not freed on September 18th - family

State must act if Ibrahim Halawa not freed on September 18th - family

Action against Egypt at ICJ required if date passes without release, says sister Somaia

Thu Aug 31 2017 - 16:46
‘I was a traumatised child’: from Balkan war to homeless in Dublin

‘I was a traumatised child’: from Balkan war to homeless in Dublin

Rustin Brdar (30) went through PTSD and addiction before getting his life together

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 01:00
‘I didn’t really expect him to win but Conor has done a lot for Ireland’

‘I didn’t really expect him to win but Conor has done a lot for Ireland’

Fans crowd into Dublin pub to watch local boy fight Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas

Sun Aug 27 2017 - 09:34
‘You were always in the clutches of the nuns’

‘You were always in the clutches of the nuns’

Former residents describe degrading treatment at church-run Magdalene laundries

Fri Aug 25 2017 - 16:31
Carrickmines fire: ‘Memories of the night are like a horror film’

Carrickmines fire: ‘Memories of the night are like a horror film’

The Connors family on the enduring pain of the blaze that killed 10 of their loved ones

Fri Aug 25 2017 - 01:00
Threshold says landlords doing minimal maintenance to raise rents

Threshold says landlords doing minimal maintenance to raise rents

Housing charity claims landlords are finding ways to ‘weed out’ poorer families

Thu Aug 24 2017 - 19:10
Fingerprints and eyes scanned: Border crossing at Niagara Falls

Fingerprints and eyes scanned: Border crossing at Niagara Falls

‘Leaving Canada is no problem. At the other end, a double glass door controls entry’

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 01:00
‘I’m out of words for how thankful I am to Citizens Information Services’

‘I’m out of words for how thankful I am to Citizens Information Services’

Jamile Santos Da Silva used it when seeking advice about her son, visa and rent

Mon Jul 31 2017 - 01:00
Plans to dissolve Mabs companies branded ‘power grab’

Plans to dissolve Mabs companies branded ‘power grab’

Money advice and citizens information services due to be replaced with regional boards

Mon Jul 31 2017 - 01:00
Treatment in Garda custody raised at UN

Treatment in Garda custody raised at UN

Committee Against Torture to examine Ireland’s compliance with convention

Thu Jul 27 2017 - 01:00
Brazilian woman worried deportation will remain on record

Brazilian woman worried deportation will remain on record

Paloma Aparezida Silva-Carvalho ‘doesn’t think she will ever want to return to Ireland’

Mon Jul 24 2017 - 20:06
Department’s response to Adams’ query ‘incorrect’, says Tusla

Department’s response to Adams’ query ‘incorrect’, says Tusla

Department of Children denies providing incorrect details to parliamentary questions

Mon Jul 24 2017 - 01:00
Tusla chief criticises Hiqa’s refusal to publish report

Tusla chief criticises Hiqa’s refusal to publish report

Report is broadly positive and McBride believes it would bring balance to public discourse

Mon Jul 24 2017 - 01:00
Brazilians complain of ‘mistreatment’ at Dublin airport

Brazilians complain of ‘mistreatment’ at Dublin airport

Embassy says 489 Brazilian nationals refused entry to Ireland last year, up from 312

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 16:10
Budget to prioritise children and lone-parent families, says Minister

Budget to prioritise children and lone-parent families, says Minister

Regina Doherty says social protection focus in October must be on those most at risk

Fri Jul 21 2017 - 21:10
421 people committed to prison in 2016 on immigration-related issues

421 people committed to prison in 2016 on immigration-related issues

Ireland criticised for holding immigration detainees alongside sentenced prisoners

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 21:32
Hiqa report identifies major failings in Cork region’s fostering services

Hiqa report identifies major failings in Cork region’s fostering services

Child protection allegations about foster carers not consistently responded to

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 21:28
Former au pair ‘traumatised’ after night in jail and strip search

Former au pair ‘traumatised’ after night in jail and strip search

Woman held in Dochas prison was trying to visit former employers in Galway for holiday

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 15:45
Galway family left ‘distraught’ by arrest of former au pair

Galway family left ‘distraught’ by arrest of former au pair

Brazilian woman (24) released after she was detained trying to visit ex-employers for holiday

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 01:00
Men ‘look creepy at you’ - children in direct provision speak out

Men ‘look creepy at you’ - children in direct provision speak out

Interviews with 110 minors reveal concerns about poverty, stigma and personal safety

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 01:00
Tusla delays led to failure to clear grandfather’s name

Tusla delays led to failure to clear grandfather’s name

Case of man who died before his name was cleared highlighted in Ombudsman’s report

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 18:13
Number of Dublin families homeless for over two years doubles

Number of Dublin families homeless for over two years doubles

Total of 1,037 families living in emergency accommodation in June, latest figures show

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 01:00
‘We can’t go on like this’: homeless family of eight’s distress

‘We can’t go on like this’: homeless family of eight’s distress

Dublin family were forced to split up over weekend after failing to find accommodation

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 01:00
People reach out to ‘Boxer’ Moran after TV interview on suicide

People reach out to ‘Boxer’ Moran after TV interview on suicide

‘People have put a lot of faith in me’: Minister plans event on literacy and mental health

Fri Jul 14 2017 - 19:14
Finian McGrath pledges to ratify convention on people with disabilities

Finian McGrath pledges to ratify convention on people with disabilities

‘Dumping’ of relatives in institutions a key matter of concern in Government strategy

Fri Jul 14 2017 - 18:36
Housing emergency must be declared, Right to a Home summit told

Housing emergency must be declared, Right to a Home summit told

Cost of housing affecting women and children ‘as gap between costs and income grows’

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 17:47
Housing crisis to escalate over next five years, academics warn

Housing crisis to escalate over next five years, academics warn

‘Family hubs’ could be next ‘direct provision’ for State’s poor, says NUI Maynooth report

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 07:50
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