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Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD reveals bid to take his own life

Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD reveals bid to take his own life

Member of Independent Alliance speaks out about his problems with literacy, dyslexia

Fri May 19 2017 - 23:35
Enda Kenny:    political pragmatist or progressive social leader?

Enda Kenny: political pragmatist or progressive social leader?

Taoiseach handled divisive social issues, but only when it was safe to do so

Thu May 18 2017 - 21:00
Research finds 95% success from abortion pills bought online

Research finds 95% success from abortion pills bought online

British Medical Journal publishes findings suggesting abortion pills are safe alternative

Tue May 16 2017 - 23:30
Fianna Fáil to consider ‘friendly vulture fund’ proposal

Fianna Fáil to consider ‘friendly vulture fund’ proposal

Fund would buy distressed mortgages from banks and let the homes back to occupiers

Tue May 16 2017 - 16:58
Female councillors rail against absence of paid maternity leave

Female councillors rail against absence of paid maternity leave

Change ‘essential’ if young women are to be attracted into politics, they say

Sun May 14 2017 - 19:47
Psychological abuse exposed as leaving  deepest scars

Psychological abuse exposed as leaving deepest scars

UL researcher reveals specific form of mental cruelty harder for children to make sense of

Fri May 12 2017 - 00:01
We must empower communities blighted by drugs, not blame them

We must empower communities blighted by drugs, not blame them

It is easier to blame communities for their problems than to risk helping them

Mon May 08 2017 - 01:46
Wicklow council appeals to church over eviction of vulnerable men

Wicklow council appeals to church over eviction of vulnerable men

Pentecostal denomination Irish Assemblies of God issues notice to 30 recovering addicts

Mon May 08 2017 - 01:00
Irish Pharmacy Union calls for decriminalisation of drugs for personal use

Irish Pharmacy Union calls for decriminalisation of drugs for personal use

Union votes in favour of a motion calling for possession to be treated as a health issue

Sun May 07 2017 - 20:07
Crowds protest religious ownership of new maternity hospital

Crowds protest religious ownership of new maternity hospital

More than 1,500 attend demonstration while petition receives 100,000 signatures

Sun May 07 2017 - 18:26
Temporary housing: ‘We’re still not in our community. Still homeless’

Temporary housing: ‘We’re still not in our community. Still homeless’

Case study: ‘The longest we can stay here is 18 months. The stress is less but it’s not gone’

Fri May 05 2017 - 19:54
Number of families in Dublin homeless for at least two years has doubled

Number of families in Dublin homeless for at least two years has doubled

Dublin Region Homeless Executive data shows homeless for 18-24 months has trebled

Fri May 05 2017 - 17:56
Crises in child protection services flagged by health watchdog

Crises in child protection services flagged by health watchdog

Hiqa urges more robust safeguards across key areas for children and vulnerable adults

Tue May 02 2017 - 20:16
Up to 30 men recovering from addiction face homelessness

Up to 30 men recovering from addiction face homelessness

Greystones building which accommodates their supported housing is being sold

Tue May 02 2017 - 01:00
Abortion movement has been hijacked by the middle class

Abortion movement has been hijacked by the middle class

The Repeal campaign should be challenging political and economic inequalities

Mon May 01 2017 - 01:11
'Are we just going to end up homeless every year?'

'Are we just going to end up homeless every year?'

Amanda Barnes (23) and her three children face homelessness despite using the scheme

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 11:18
Abandonment of ‘Grace’ for 20 years has cost her dearly

Abandonment of ‘Grace’ for 20 years has cost her dearly

High Court award of €6.3m just part of huge cost to both ‘Grace’ and the taxpayer

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 01:00
Housing Assistance Payment risks homelessness - experts

Housing Assistance Payment risks homelessness - experts

Housing support payment ‘not a long-term guarantee of a secure home’ - Focus manager

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 01:00
Asylum seeker sues HSE  over failure to provide ‘life-saving termination’

Asylum seeker sues HSE over failure to provide ‘life-saving termination’

Woman known as Ms Y had been raped in her own country and was suicidal

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 22:15
Number of homeless children reaches record high

Number of homeless children reaches record high

New figures shows 2,137 children in emergency accommodation in Dublin

Tue Apr 25 2017 - 20:11
Number sleeping rough in Dublin rises 35% in 12 months

Number sleeping rough in Dublin rises 35% in 12 months

Campaigners call for ‘stronger interventions’ with more than 5,300 homeless in capital

Tue Apr 25 2017 - 17:53
Epilim in pregnancy: ‘Every woman should be told the risks’

Epilim in pregnancy: ‘Every woman should be told the risks’

Mother recalls shock at learning anti-epilepsy medication led to children’s ilnesses

Tue Apr 25 2017 - 01:29
Call for  audit of  pregnant women who  took anti-epilepsy drug

Call for audit of pregnant women who took anti-epilepsy drug

FACS Forum says 400 children may have been born with foetal valproate syndrome

Tue Apr 25 2017 - 01:12
Illegal abortion: ‘I was cold and frightened. I was shaking’

Illegal abortion: ‘I was cold and frightened. I was shaking’

Woman recalls procedure in 1960s London, saying it is important to share stories

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 21:58
Howlin says new site may be needed for maternity hospital

Howlin says new site may be needed for maternity hospital

Proposed hospital has to be free of any specific religious ethos, says Micheál Martin

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 20:54
Decriminalisation of all drugs for personal use considered

Decriminalisation of all drugs for personal use considered

Growing calls in recent years for the decriminalisation of drugs for personal use

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:43
Caranua chief  withdraws comments which offended abuse victims

Caranua chief withdraws comments which offended abuse victims

Mary Higgins tells Dáil committee she regrets way her ‘comments were presented’

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:41
Organisation for  ‘vulnerable’ adults receives 7,500 reports of abuse

Organisation for ‘vulnerable’ adults receives 7,500 reports of abuse

Newly established National Safeguarding Committee says problem is ‘very widespread’

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:38
Simon Harris backs families over  disability service allegations

Simon Harris backs families over disability service allegations

Sunbeam House Services accused of abuse and neglect by clients’ relatives

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:37
Clondalkin fire victim making ‘slow progress’, says relative

Clondalkin fire victim making ‘slow progress’, says relative

Bridget ‘Biddy’ O’Brien in critical but stable condition after blaze in Dublin apartment

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:37
Over 870 alleged historic abuse cases have no social worker

Over 870 alleged historic abuse cases have no social worker

Retrospective sex allegations generally made by adults but perpetrators may still be active

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:37
Forum seeks to give voice to most-vulnerable drug users

Forum seeks to give voice to most-vulnerable drug users

Organisation aims to advocate for improved services and more rapid access to treatment

Thu Apr 13 2017 - 01:00
Thousands attend anti-water charges protest in Dublin

Thousands attend anti-water charges protest in Dublin

Demonstrators gather for ‘final push’ against the levies as political deadlock continues

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 19:33
Barriers to work for people with disabilities to be lifted

Barriers to work for people with disabilities to be lifted

Minister promises that earnings threshold for those with medical cards will be raised

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 18:58
Hiqa finds ‘inappropriate examinations’ of  disabled centre residents

Hiqa finds ‘inappropriate examinations’ of disabled centre residents

Inspection of Highwater Lodge in Wexford finds punishments such as food limits, fines

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 16:07
Six young people arrive in Ireland from Calais Jungle

Six young people arrive in Ireland from Calais Jungle

Teenage boys from Syria, Sudan and Eritrea among unaccompanied minors settling here

Sun Apr 02 2017 - 13:59
Fianna Fáil and Government on collision course over Garda scandals as Noírín O’Sullivan remains under pressure

Fianna Fáil and Government on collision course over Garda scandals as Noírín O’Sullivan remains under pressure

Noírín O’Sullivan statement ‘not good enough’, Fianna Fáil says as controversies mount

Sun Mar 26 2017 - 15:48
Team Ireland brings medal haul back from Winter Special Olympics

Team Ireland brings medal haul back from Winter Special Olympics

26-strong Team Ireland arrive triumphant into Dublin airport

Sun Mar 26 2017 - 10:43
George, Annabelle, Mila and Rosie enter top-100 baby names list

George, Annabelle, Mila and Rosie enter top-100 baby names list

July is the most popular month for having babies in Ireland and February the least

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 19:58
Significant increase in the number of homeless children

Significant increase in the number of homeless children

New figures show progress made in tackling the homelessness crisis has been reversed

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 19:18
Concealed pregnancies: media is  negative, says Trinity study

Concealed pregnancies: media is negative, says Trinity study

Women who hide their pregnancies are often judged harshly and insensitively, says author

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 17:52
‘Grace’ case: Two health board staff involved are still with Tusla

‘Grace’ case: Two health board staff involved are still with Tusla

South Eastern Health Board staff involved in 1996 decision to leave girl in foster home

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 21:35
Abuse survivor says scheme to enable victims  is ‘disabling people’

Abuse survivor says scheme to enable victims is ‘disabling people’

David Dineen decided to speak out ‘for other victims of Caranua who do not have a voice’

Mon Mar 20 2017 - 01:00
Survivors tell of ‘re-abuse’ by State redress group Caranua

Survivors tell of ‘re-abuse’ by State redress group Caranua

Statutory body’s chief spurns criticism, that ‘majority’ of applicants happy with scheme

Mon Mar 20 2017 - 01:00
Fewer than 33% of working-age people with disabilities employed

Fewer than 33% of working-age people with disabilities employed

ESRI report says adults with disabilities are older and more likely to live alone

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 01:00
Funeral of Clondalkin fire victims hears of ‘enormous sacrifice’

Funeral of Clondalkin fire victims hears of ‘enormous sacrifice’

Four people, including pregnant woman and three children, died in Dublin blaze

Mon Mar 13 2017 - 18:26
Bruton urged to act on Swords ‘crisis’ over junior school places

Bruton urged to act on Swords ‘crisis’ over junior school places

Over 100 children in River Valley have no school to go to in September

Mon Mar 13 2017 - 01:00
Prayer service for woman and children who died in Clondalkin fire

Prayer service for woman and children who died in Clondalkin fire

‘The families are just supporting each other. You can’t believe [this tragedy] is real’

Sun Mar 12 2017 - 19:25
Stardust victims’ families to pull out of inquiry

Stardust victims’ families to pull out of inquiry

Relatives of those killed in 1981 fire say they cannot co-operate with new investigation

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 01:00
Clondalkin fire: Funeral of four victims to take place on Monday

Clondalkin fire: Funeral of four victims to take place on Monday

Prayers to be said in Bray on Sunday for Annmarie, Paris, Holly and Jordan O’Brien

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 16:12
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