'Coming out' still major LGBT fearMental health is the most frequent cause of concern for people calling a helpline for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender …Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
Savita Halappanavar's family distraught over leakThe husband of the late Savita Halappanavar (31) was “not in a condition” to respond to a leaked copy of a draft HSE report into…Thu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
Savita's husband 'very upset' by leaking of inquiry reportSavita Halappanavar’s husband is said to be “very upset” by the leaking of a draft report into his wife’s death.Wed Feb 13 2013 - 00:00
MEP arrested at council protestSocialist Party MEP Paul Murphy was among six people arrested last night as members of the Campaign Against the Household and…Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
LGBT parents 'face discrimination'Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parents face “significant discrimination” in Government policy, in public services…Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
Council meetings disrupted by protests in Dublin and GalwaySocialist MEP Paul Murphy was among six people arrested tonight as members of the Campaign Against the Household and Water Taxes…Mon Feb 11 2013 - 00:00
Almost quarter of male buyers believe women are traffickedAlmost a quarter of men who use prostitutes have encountered women and girls who appeared to be trafficked, coerced or otherwise…Mon Feb 11 2013 - 00:00
Major turnout at austerity marches urgedTrade unions leaders are urging members to march in their tens of thousands today against austerity and for a lifting of the …Sat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
Thousands expected at Ictu marchesTrade union leaders are urging members to march in their tens of thousands tomorrow against austerity and calling for a lifting…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Family support projects announcedThe most deprived communities in the State are to be invited to apply for intensive family support projects in their areas given…Mon Feb 04 2013 - 00:00
Ombudsman defends North's strip searchesSolitary confinement is an “extremely undesirable” measure in punishing prisoners, according to the prisoner ombudsman for Northern…Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Shatter taking policing 'in wrong direction'Minister for Justice Alan Shatter is taking policing in a “wrong direction” according to Fianna Fáil, which will tonight table…Tue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
North's police service to work with Garda in search for killersThe North’s Minister for Justice David Ford has assured the Government that the PSNI will co-operate fully in the search for …Tue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
Something for the weekendA guide to the events taking place across the country this weekend:Fri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Gay man gets €24,000 in discrimination caseA gay man who was discriminated against and victimised at the credit union where he worked has been awarded €24,000 by the Equality…Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
125,000 council tenants face rent risesMore than 125,000 local authority tenants face rent increases as councils look set to pass on the property tax.Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Iona account reinstated on YouTubeGoogle has denied censorship following its closure and later reinstatement of the Iona Institute's YouTube account.Tue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00
Leading trade unionist Inez McCormack diesTrade union and women’s rights activist Inez McCormack has died aged 69.Tue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00
Gay man wins discrimination caseA gay man who was discriminated against and victimised at the credit union where he worked has been awarded €24,000 by the Equality…Tue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00
First woman Ictu president diesInez McCormack, one of the giants of the trade union and women’s rights movement since the 1960s, has died aged 69.Mon Jan 21 2013 - 00:00
Husband puts his 'trust and faith in the justice system'His wife Savita had given him the strength to get through the past three months since her death, Praveen Halappanavar said yesterday…Sat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00
Savita Halappanavar asked for termination, staff confirmStaff at Galway University Hospital have backed up claims by the husband of Savita Halappanavar that she had asked for and was…Fri Jan 18 2013 - 00:00
Psychiatrist found guilty of misconductA psychiatrist convicted of drug smuggling in England, who went on to work in Ireland for four years, has been found guilty of…Tue Jan 15 2013 - 00:00
Protest rally considers boycott of property taxA mass boycott of the registration process for the new property tax, a national one-day work stoppage and fielding a “raft” of…Mon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
Doctor had cannabis convictionA psychiatrist who was convicted of drug smuggling in England and who went on to work here for four years has been found guilty…Mon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
Ireland failing to meet agreed targets of Europe 2020 StrategyIreland is failing to meet targets, agreed with the European Union, on increasing employment, improving educational outcomes …Mon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
Medics pursue 'any chance of preserving the life of the baby'Maternity masters: Provision of safe, legal abortion to protect the life of the mother would not lead to the “intentional killing…Wed Jan 09 2013 - 00:00
Halappanavar inquest to open next weekAn inquest into the death of the late Savita Halappanavar will open in Galway at the end of next week.Tue Jan 08 2013 - 00:00
Reasons for women not to be cheerfulAlmost 30 years ago, in September 1983, the journalist Padraig Yeates told the story of Sheila Hodgers in this newspaper.Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
The road to recognising ethnic rights of TravellersINTERVIEW: Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn is to introduce legislation to identify Travellers as an ethnic minorityFri Dec 28 2012 - 00:00
Shoppers find first cut is the deepestDeeper price cuts than last year and a less harsh than expected budget made for a buoyant opening to the winter sales yesterday…Thu Dec 27 2012 - 00:00
Appeal for unwanted presentsUnwanted Christmas gifts are again being accepted at the Pro Cathedral in Dublin, to be redistributed to poor people and families…Thu Dec 27 2012 - 00:00
Savita Halappanavar's husband unhappy over delay on reportThe husband of the late Savita Halappanavar is “not at all happy” at the failure to deliver a preliminary report into his wife…Sat Dec 22 2012 - 00:00
Husband criticises Savita delayThe husband of the late Savita Halappanavar is “not at all happy” at the failure to deliver a preliminary report into his wife…Sat Dec 22 2012 - 00:00
Hiqa names members of investigation teamHalappanavar death: The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) will complete and publish its investigation into the…Thu Dec 20 2012 - 00:00
Savita inquiry team approvedThe Health Information and Quality Authority will complete and publish its investigation into the death of Savita Halappanavar…Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
Training focus on young adultsGovernment funding for training courses is better spent on “motivated young adults” than on “reluctant teenagers” who may not…Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
Abortion must be made safely available, says UN rapporteur on healthInterview: Abortion must be made safely available to women under the law where continuing the pregnancy would put their health…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
6,500 places on training initiativeGovernment funding for training courses is better spent on “motivated young adults” than on “reluctant teenagers” who may not…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Israeli embassy apologises and removes Facebook postThe Israeli embassy in Dublin has apologised and taken down a post on its Facebook page that said that if Mary and Jesus were…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Watchdog 'concerned' for women's healthAbortion must be decriminalised and made safely available to women where continuing the pregnancy would put their health at risk…Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
Israeli embassy removes Facebook postThe Israeli embassy in Dublin has apologised for a post on its Facebook page which said if Mary and Jesus were alive today they…Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
Putting faith in hope and charityThe State funds many of the charities and nonprofit bodies that help vulnerable peopleSat Dec 15 2012 - 00:00
Call for urgent action after figures show 'sharp rise' in numbers sleeping roughA “sharp rise” in the number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Dublin must be acted on urgently, homelessness charities…Fri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00
'Sharp rise' in Dublin rough sleepersA “sharp rise” in the number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Dublin must be acted on urgently, the homelessness charities…Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00
Warning that carers may leave loved ones at A&ECarers across the State may be forced to leave those they care for at hospital emergency departments if the “cruel” cut to the…Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
State urged to expedite plan on abortionThe Government must “expedite” it plans to provide for legal abortion here, the Council of Europe has said. *Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00
Carers rally against 'cruel' cutCarers across the State may be forced to leave those they care for at hospital A&E departments if the “cruel” cut to the …Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00
Call to tackle role of alcohol in acts of sexual violenceHeavy drinking and its role in sexual violence must be addressed if Ireland is to meet its human rights obligations, the Rape…Mon Dec 10 2012 - 00:00
Far bigger 'hit' to those on lowest incomesSOCIAL INJUSTICE: Budget 2013 will make Ireland a harsher society, will damage the economy and is “profoundly wrong”, according…Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
