Syrian rights body tells of abusesA video of a six year-old Syrian girl being raped by five men is among the pieces of footage a Syrian Irish human rights organisation…Thu Jun 14 2012 - 01:00
New ESRI report has 'significant revisions'THE ECONOMIC and Social Research Institute (ESRI) last night claimed a research paper that it removed from its website on Tuesday…Thu Jun 14 2012 - 01:00
'Significant' incentive to work - BurtonFamilies with children in receipt of unemployment assistance and rent supplement could be in poverty traps, Minister for Social…Wed Jun 13 2012 - 01:00
Report identifies benefits of literacy training for joblessUNEMPLOYED PEOPLE with literacy and numeracy problems who receive targeted training are almost three times more likely to move…Wed Jun 13 2012 - 01:00
Bord na Móna workers to strikeUP TO 1,500 Bord na Móna workers are to stage a two-day strike later this month, in a dispute over pay.Tue Jun 12 2012 - 01:00
Bord na Móna workers to strikeUp to 1,500 Bord na Móna workers are to stage a two-day strike later this month, in a dispute over pay.Mon Jun 11 2012 - 01:00
Rise in fatal road collisionsThe increasing number of fatal road collisions was “very, very concerning,” and it appeared drivers were “letting their guard…Mon Jun 11 2012 - 01:00
Surgeon's report was never sent, inquiry toldA SURGEON, his secretary and his registrar were all incorrect in asserting a medical-legal report was sent to a patient three…Fri Jun 08 2012 - 01:00
Study finds toddler, teen years most expensive in child's lifeTHE MOST expensive stages in a child’s life are the toddler and teenager years, landmark new research has found.Thu Jun 07 2012 - 01:00
Children missing school due to substandard housingTHE NUMBER of children missing school directly as a result of substandard housing in the largest local authority flat complex…Wed Jun 06 2012 - 01:00
ULA motion seeks home repair schemeThe Government must begin emergency repair works on “tens of thousands” of homes affected by pyrite and inadequate fire safety…Wed Jun 06 2012 - 01:00
Research estimates child costsThe most expensive stages in a child’s life are when they are babies and when they are teenagers, landmark new research has found…Wed Jun 06 2012 - 01:00
Keeping children out of the firing lineA child contact centre, operating on a pilot basis for now, has already helped 28 families since opening in OctoberTue Jun 05 2012 - 01:00
Over 200 prisoners taking State examsOVER 200 prisoners begin their State exams tomorrow, figures from the Irish Prison Service indicateTue Jun 05 2012 - 01:00
Low-dose aspirin reduces breast cancer mortalityLOW DOSES of aspirin can reduce mortality in women with stage one to three breast cancer, new Irish research suggests.Tue Jun 05 2012 - 01:00
Road closures in place as women's mini-marathon kicks off at 3pmSIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC delays and road closures will feature in Dublin again today, as the 29th annual women’s mini-marathon takes…Mon Jun 04 2012 - 01:00
Home helps in court over cutsTHE WORKING conditions of up to 10,000 home helps will be considered by the Labour Court tomorrow.Mon Jun 04 2012 - 01:00
Churches launch city 'Camino'A new “Camino” pilgrim walk which involves visiting and praying in seven Dublin churches was inaugurated by the Catholic and …Mon Jun 04 2012 - 01:00
Dublin gets new 'Camino' walkA new ’Camino’ pilgrim walk which involves visiting and praying in seven Dublin churches has been inaugurated by the Catholic…Sun Jun 03 2012 - 01:00
Home-helps case to be heardThe working conditions of up to 10,000 home-helps will be considered by the Labour Court on Tuesday.Sun Jun 03 2012 - 01:00
Health insurer changes refund policyLAYA HEALTHCARE, formerly known as Quinn insurance, will this month stop refunding customers who cancel their policy mid-term…Sat Jun 02 2012 - 01:00
NGOs urged to help society by pushing social agendaADVOCATING FOR social and political change is becoming “increasingly difficult” for the voluntary sector, but increasingly important…Fri Jun 01 2012 - 01:00
Advocating change more 'difficult'Advocating for social and political change was becoming “increasingly difficult” for the voluntary sector, but increasingly important…Thu May 31 2012 - 01:00
Legal cover sought for youth sexual health servicesHealthcare to under-16s needs legal protection, says RCPITue May 29 2012 - 01:00
Magdalene lobby group criticises Coalition inactionTHE GOVERNMENT has failed to implement a key recommendation by the UN Committee Against Torture to set up an inquiry into the…Tue May 29 2012 - 01:00
Starbucks to take over historic Bewley's buildingA NEW era will begin today for one of Dublin’s most famous cafes when the former Bewley’s on Westmoreland Street reopens this…Tue May 29 2012 - 01:00
Government drafting law on tranquillisersIT IS to become an offence to possess tranquillisers such as Valium, Xanax or Zimovane without a prescription, under legislation…Mon May 28 2012 - 01:00
Daily supply of prescription drugs 'just to get you normal'JOE (30) from Rialto, Dublin, and his girlfriend Sally (33) each take about 15 Zimovane tablets in the morning “just to get you…Mon May 28 2012 - 01:00
Chief Justice calls again for judicial council to be set upTHE JUDICIARY is the weakest arm of government here and democracy in Ireland would be “very much enhanced” by the establishment…Fri May 25 2012 - 01:00
Prejudices in healthcare can put gay patients at risk, group warnsGAY, LESBIAN and bisexual people are at risk of receiving inadequate healthcare because of assumptions and prejudices among some…Thu May 24 2012 - 01:00
'Gaps' in healthcare for LGBT peopleGay, lesbian and bisexual people are at risk of receiving inadequate healthcare because of assumptions and prejudices among some…Wed May 23 2012 - 01:00
Media coverage of suicide improvesThe volume of positive coverage given to suicide and mental health issues in the print media has increased in the past year, …Wed May 23 2012 - 01:00
Dealers now peddling prescription drugsTHE ILLICIT sale of prescription drugs in Dublin’s city centre has become a “far more significant problem” than the sale of heroin…Wed May 23 2012 - 01:00
Warning over sale of prescription drugsThe illicit sale of prescription drugs in Dublin's city-centre has become a "far more significant problem" than the sale of heroin…Tue May 22 2012 - 01:00
Doctor found guilty of professional misconduct over cheating in examA CO Roscommon doctor has been found guilty of professional misconduct for cheating in membership exams for a professional body…Tue May 22 2012 - 01:00
Three property owners have paid over €30,000 in household chargesTHREE PROPERTY owners have paid between €30,000 and €40,000 through multiple liabilities for the controversial €100 household…Mon May 21 2012 - 01:00
Up to schools to find exam venue for expelled pupilsLEAVING CERTIFICATE students who have been expelled from school would “usually” be found an alternative venue in which to sit…Mon May 21 2012 - 01:00
Utility bills may rise after a No vote, says Ibec chiefGas and electricity bills could go up in the aftermath of a No vote for the fiscal treaty, the director general of employers’ …Mon May 21 2012 - 01:00
Funding threat to VEC crechesTHE DEPARTMENT of Children will not intervene to save childcare facilities in vocational colleges across the State, despite widespread…Mon May 21 2012 - 01:00
Approval to make Greek scenario here 'more likely'A VOTE in favour of the fiscal treaty would make a Greek scenario here more likely, a group of anti-austerity MEPs has warned…Fri May 18 2012 - 01:00
Yes vote 'would heighten risk to Ireland'A vote in favour of the fiscal treaty would make a Greek scenario here more likely, a group of anti-austerity MEPs has warned…Thu May 17 2012 - 01:00
'No intervention' over crechesThe Department of Children will not intervene to save childcare facilities in vocational colleges across the State despite widespread…Thu May 17 2012 - 01:00
'High levels of burnout' in child protection staffSOCIETY MUST prioritise the most important duties of child protection workers as they cannot do everything currently expected…Tue May 15 2012 - 01:00
Shift in attitudes hailed as volunteering week beginsTHE CONTRIBUTION of volunteering to society must be more accurately recorded, the chief executive of Volunteer Ireland has said…Tue May 15 2012 - 01:00
Gathering to promote Ireland all next yearA TOURISM initiative to entice people with Irish connections to visit next year will help lift Ireland out of recession, Taoiseach…Sat May 12 2012 - 01:00
Cuts may see return of 'bad old days'There was a “real danger” that marginalised areas, such as Ballyfermot, Dublin could go back to “bad old days of the ’80s of …Fri May 11 2012 - 01:00
Funding cuts force closure of college crechesA NUMBER of creches in vocational colleges across the State are closing at the end of the academic year due to cuts in funding…Fri May 11 2012 - 01:00
Tourism industry hails retention of 9% VATTHE TOURISM industry has welcomed the retention of the lower 9 per cent VAT rate across the sector until the end of next year…Thu May 10 2012 - 01:00
Brady says parents of abused children should have been toldTHE CATHOLIC primate, Cardinal Seán Brady, has said parents of children he knew in 1975 had been abused by Fr Brendan Smyth should…Tue May 08 2012 - 01:00
Childcare services face 'staffing crisis'COMMUNITY CHILDCARE services in disadvantaged areas face a “staffing crisis” over coming months as cuts to Community Employment…Tue May 08 2012 - 01:00
