'Most difficult' meeting about TravellersThe "most difficult" meeting in Fiona O'Malley's political career was at a residents meeting in south county Dublin, where the…Wed Nov 29 2006 - 00:00
Three-year strategy set to help people with disabilitiesThe lives of people with disabilities will be "greatly improved" with the implementation of a new three-year strategy from the…Wed Nov 29 2006 - 00:00
Children trafficked for 'household slavery'The Garda are beginning to come across cases of children being trafficked into the State for household slavery, a conference …Mon Nov 27 2006 - 00:00
Charity condemns State's housing recordThe State's and the building industry's record on providing housing for the most vulnerable in society has worsened in the past…Fri Nov 24 2006 - 00:00
Concern about epilepsy drug switchThe Irish Medicines Board (IMB) is to be called before an Oireachtas committee to explain its policy of licensing generic drugs…Fri Nov 24 2006 - 00:00
Youth group urges national ID cardsNational ID cards for all young people aged 12 to 18 should be introduced, a Dáil committee was told by a group of teenagers …Fri Nov 24 2006 - 00:00
Department to appeal tribunal's dyslexia rulingThe Department of Education is to appeal a decision by the Equality Tribunal that could have far-reaching implications for up…Thu Nov 23 2006 - 00:00
Sinn Féin will 'support policing'Sinn Féin would support policing arrangements in the North "without any great problems"once it could reach agreement on the issue…Wed Nov 22 2006 - 00:00
TDs regret cancellation of Corrib gas protestMembers of the Oireachtas who support the Shell to Sea campaign yesterday expressed their regret that a protest planned for Friday…Wed Nov 22 2006 - 00:00
Children and technology guideThe negative image of technology and its impact on children must be rehabilitated, the charity Barnardos has said.Thu Nov 16 2006 - 00:00
Cocaine users urged to seek treatmentWays must be found to get over the stigma that many middle-class people feel about getting drug treatment if the increasing levels…Thu Nov 16 2006 - 00:00
Child therapist advises Baby Ann couples to set differences asideThe two sets of parents in the Baby Ann case must set aside their differences if they are to act in the best interests of the…Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
85 job losses at Rooskey cannery 'devastating'Siptu has described as "devastating" the loss of 85 jobs at a meat cannery in Rooskey, Co Roscommon.Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
Minister to 'vigorously contest' ruling in Supreme CourtThe Department of Justice is to appeal yesterday's High Court ruling that it had breached the rights of hundreds of Irish children…Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
Report calls for 'dramatic overhaul' in sign language interpretation servicesThe estimated 5,000 deaf people in the State are isolated and excluded from fully participating in society because there are …Tue Nov 14 2006 - 00:00
One-parent families 'remain disadvantaged'The "basic human rights" of thousands of one-parent families are being denied here, according to former president Mary Robinson…Thu Nov 09 2006 - 00:00
Anti-trespass laws need review, says Council of EuropeAnti-trespass legislation, used to prevent Travellers stopping overnight on public land, should be reviewed immediately, while…Thu Nov 09 2006 - 00:00
Fewer than half say childcare meets needs, survey findsOver 70 per cent of families in Dublin need access to childcare and fewer than half of these say their childcare needs are met…Tue Nov 07 2006 - 00:00
Women's Aid strains to cope with call numbersThere was a 30 per cent increase in the number of calls to the Women's Aid helpline for victims of domestic abuse last year, …Thu Nov 02 2006 - 00:00
Code for child carers expected soonNational guidelines for childminders will be published "shortly", the Minister of State for Children has said.Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
Councillor calls for arrest over assault clip on internetA 15-second video showing a violent assault on a teenage girl in Dublin last February must be removed from the internet and an…Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
Prison for young men 'a disaster'St Patrick's Institution is making young male offenders more dangerous to society than when they are first sentenced there, one…Thu Oct 26 2006 - 01:00
Charities call on Government to end homelessness by 2010The four main homelessness charities will come together today to call on the Government to end homelessness by 2010.Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00
Brennan announces support for Mabs as personal debt increasesContinuing increases in the level of personal debt have prompted the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Séamus Brennan, …Tue Oct 24 2006 - 01:00
McDowell criticised on right to silence issueMinister for Justice Michael McDowell is "most disingenuous" in citing the human rights of victims as a reason for reviewing …Tue Oct 24 2006 - 01:00
Gay couples marry at British embassyThe provision of civil partnership - or marriage - ceremonies for five gay couples at the British embassy in Dublin since August…Mon Oct 23 2006 - 01:00
Non-EU nationals with study plan 'devastated' by barriersForeign nationals planning to study in Ireland face a maze of confusing and unco-ordinated policies, a study published yesterday…Sat Oct 21 2006 - 01:00
Traveller drug abuse report warns on exclusion, racismSocial exclusion and racism against Travellers is exacerbating drug abuse in the community, a major new report on the issue warns…Sat Oct 21 2006 - 01:00
Three 17-year-olds killed in collisions on the roadsThree teenagers were killed on the roads in counties Tipperary and Dublin early yesterday morning.Fri Oct 20 2006 - 01:00
Pregnancy agency, Cura in funding disputeThe Crisis Pregnancy Agency will today discuss its "frustration and disappointment" that, after 17 months of negotiations with…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
Nurses and midwives to rally over pay and working hoursNurses and midwives are to step up their campaign for better pay and conditions next month by holding a mass rally in DublinTue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
Lobby groups warn of growing food poverty risksAlmost one-fifth (19.4 per cent) of the population is at risk of food poverty and the issue is getting worse, a new lobby group…Tue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
President praises Hungarian fortitudePresident Mary McAleese yesterday paid tribute to those members of the Hungarian community who left their country in "horrendous…Sat Oct 14 2006 - 01:00
Call for new care strategy for elderlyOlder people's relationship with care will change over the next 10 years as they will be wealthier and have higher expectations…Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00
Campaigners for elderly criticise pensions policyGovernment policy of encouraging as many people as possible to take out private pensions has been sharply criticised by the older…Tue Oct 10 2006 - 01:00
Call for specialist to tackle MRSAThe appointment of a named individual specifically charged with eradicating MRSA is the only way the "superbug" will be stamped…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Researchers at TCD are undervalued says reportTrinity College Dublin is seriously at odds with the Government's strategy to transform Ireland into a knowledge-based economy…Thu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00
Harney denies reports of dealNo deal was struck between Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats to save the Coalition in advance of today's statement by…Tue Oct 03 2006 - 01:00
Harney to consult AG over Leas Cross reportMinister for Health Mary Harney has suggested she may use Oireachtas privilege to ensure a report into deaths at Leas Cross …Tue Oct 03 2006 - 01:00
Concern over reserve training standardThe first head of the new Garda Síochána Inspectorate has raised concerns about the adequacy of training for recruits to the …Mon Oct 02 2006 - 01:00
Legal action by lesbian couple to have their marriage recognisedA landmark case being taken by a lesbian couple to have their Canadian marriage recognised here and to be treated as a married…Mon Oct 02 2006 - 01:00
Gardaí to draw up plans to oppose reserveThe executive of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) will meet later this month to plan its next moves in opposition to…Mon Oct 02 2006 - 01:00
Drug policy failing - agencyThe National Drugs Strategy is failing in a number of respects, according the chief executive of the State's largest voluntary…Sat Sept 30 2006 - 01:00
Number of homes granted planning permission nosedivesThere was a 33 per cent fall in the number of homes granted planning permission in the second quarter of this year compared with…Thu Sept 28 2006 - 01:00
Fraud allegations being investigatedGarda cars: The maintenance of Garda cars is still not being opened to competitive tendering, despite reports recommending that…Thu Sept 28 2006 - 01:00
Ireland faces financial penalties for failing to meet waste targetsEnvironment: There is a significant risk Ireland will face financial penalties for failing to meet EU targets on diverting waste…Thu Sept 28 2006 - 01:00
One in Four says more treatment is needed for jailed sex offendersFar more widespread availability of treatment for sex offenders is necessary if sexual violence against children is to be properly…Tue Sept 26 2006 - 01:00
Number of foreign nationals jailed risesA quarter of those sent to prison last year were foreign nationals, despite the fact that immigration related detentions are …Tue Sept 26 2006 - 01:00
Teenagers' right to self-refer for counselling emphasisedProviding mental health services to young people without their parents' permission must be examined if suicide rates among adolescents…Sat Sept 23 2006 - 01:00
Legally enforceable 'open adoptions' sought by CPAThe provision of legally enforceable "open adoptions" would mean more babies would be given up for adoption here, a report from…Thu Sept 21 2006 - 01:00
