Homeless protesters prevented from entering Leinster HouseA number of homeless people were escorted off the premises of Leinster House yesterday as they demanded that the Taoiseach meet…Thu Dec 01 2005 - 00:00
Minister keen to narrow gender pay gapMinister of State with responsibility for equality, Frank Fahey, has said he is committed to seeing Ireland narrow the gender…Wed Nov 30 2005 - 00:00
Call to clarify 'consent' in sex casesA call for a clear legal definition of "consent" is among those made in a campaign for a radical overhaul of the criminal justice…Tue Nov 29 2005 - 00:00
20 new beds to be opened for people sleeping roughTwenty emergency beds will be made available in Dublin to people sleeping rough because of bitterly cold conditions on the streets…Tue Nov 29 2005 - 00:00
Seminar told health policy favours the richThe Government is handing the public health system over to multinational corporations while pursuing a policy of valuing rich…Mon Nov 28 2005 - 00:00
Armed robbers raid River Island in DublinAs the Christmas shopping rush began at the weekend, gardaí blocked off Grafton Street and called in their search helicopter …Mon Nov 28 2005 - 00:00
Discrimination level in public service 'disturbing'The level of discrimination in the public service is "disturbing", the chief executive of the Equality Authority has said.Fri Nov 25 2005 - 00:00
Health workers to protest against private hospitalsA campaign led by health workers which will see protests and demonstrations across the country against private hospitals will…Fri Nov 25 2005 - 00:00
Rape Crisis Centre launches new websiteA "significant" increase in staff and resources will be needed at the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre in preparation for the inquiry…Thu Nov 24 2005 - 00:00
Priest appeals for end to cycle of reprisal at funeral of gun victimAn appeal for "constructive leadership" to bring to an end the cycle of murder, reprisal and grief was made at the funeral of…Tue Nov 22 2005 - 00:00
President praises Fatima MansionsDisadvantaged communities from across Ireland will "be beating a path to Fatima Mansions" in Dublin to see how successful regeneration…Mon Nov 14 2005 - 00:00
Migrant integration vital, conference toldThe kind of racial tensions witnessed in France over the past fortnight could happen here if we don't get our immigration policy…Fri Nov 11 2005 - 00:00
Irish band's charity work recognisedThe rock group the Corrs had two big pieces of news yesterdayTue Nov 08 2005 - 00:00
Withdrawal of fuel allowance criticisedMore than 200 elderly residents in Dublin City Council sheltered housing schemes have had their fuel allowance withdrawn, it …Tue Nov 08 2005 - 00:00
Increase in calls for help to SVPThe Christmas budget of some branches of the Society of St Vincent de Paul will be totally taken up helping people to pay for…Thu Nov 03 2005 - 00:00
Financial sector fares badly in study on biasThe banking, insurance companies and financial services sector is the one where people are most likely to feel they have been…Thu Nov 03 2005 - 00:00
Cori calls for fairer tax system to help the 'working poor'A fairer tax system would provide sufficient resources to address child poverty and child care as well as helping the "working…Tue Nov 01 2005 - 00:00
Companies to attend disability workshopThe misconceptions, fears and the prejudices of business owners about employing people with disabilities will be addressed at…Tue Nov 01 2005 - 00:00
Survey finds people victimised due to ageAgeism is now the most prevalent form of discrimination complained of by Irish adults, a survey to be published on Wednesday …Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
Six kids, two rooms, but family stuck on housing waiting listMartina Sheehy, her husband Colm and their six children live in a cramped, damp, two bed-room council flat in Ballybough, about…Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
Crucial records on form and racing surviveTurf Club management will decide today where it will operate from for the next six months after a fire destroyed the racing body…Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
Five people killed in weekend road accidentsFive people - four of them in their 20s or younger - have died on the roads during the bank holiday weekend.Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
Residents told their flats are fire death trapsResidents of 174 flats in Dublin are seeking an emergency meeting with the city council after they were told their homes were…Sat Oct 29 2005 - 01:00
Church to name child protection board shortlyChurch action: The Catholic Church will name the members and chairperson of its new National Board for Child Protection "within…Thu Oct 27 2005 - 01:00
More Irish going abroad for holidays, CSO figures showThe number of Irish people travelling abroad has increased by more than a million in five years, the latest figures from the …Thu Oct 27 2005 - 01:00
Minister signals large increase in child benefitThe likelihood of a substantial increase in child benefit in December's Budget has been indicated by the Minister for Social …Tue Oct 25 2005 - 01:00
Fifth of overseas funds to combat HIV spreadUNICEF campaign: The Irish Government is to become the world's first government to commit up to 20 per cent of its overseas …Tue Oct 25 2005 - 01:00
Board settling personal injury claims faster at quarter of costOireachtas Committee on Enterprise: Injury claims made through the new Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) are being settled…Fri Oct 21 2005 - 01:00
Credit union targets the classroom for new recruitsThe Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) today begins a campaign to expand its network among schools.Thu Oct 20 2005 - 01:00
Budget 'priority' for children and elderlyA substantial increase in the fuel allowance, measures to "urgently" address child poverty and the welfare of the elderly would…Tue Oct 18 2005 - 01:00
Child poverty report to cite 'broken promises'Government failures to meet key commitments on child poverty will be highlighted in a report to be published today.Tue Oct 18 2005 - 01:00
Cori calls for rise in taxes and social welfareDecember's budget must increase the lowest rates of social welfare by €17 a week, increase taxes, substantially increase spending…Mon Oct 17 2005 - 01:00
Human rights activists gather for Dublin meetingHUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE: Over 100 human rights defenders from around the world are in Dublin today and tomorrow to discuss their…Fri Oct 14 2005 - 01:00
Rape crisis centre has changed society - judgeThe Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) had changed society and forced it to examine its views of rape and rape victims, a judge…Tue Oct 11 2005 - 01:00
Crumbling walls, damp bedrooms: poverty in Celtic Tiger IrelandA €15 million initiative funded by Irish-American philanthropist Chuck Feeney aims to help one of Ireland's most deprived areas…Mon Oct 10 2005 - 01:00
Growing numbers using homeless centre 'a scandal'A day centre for the homeless in Dublin, which provides free breakfasts and lunches, is feeding more people than ever before.Mon Oct 03 2005 - 01:00
Inquest halted after call to change legislationAn inquest into the death of a two-year-old boy was adjourned yesterday after a legal representative for the family called for…Sat Oct 01 2005 - 01:00
Tourism chief says industry must adaptThe tourism industry must redefine its product, emphasising the "experience" of Ireland rather than just selling it as a place…Thu Sept 29 2005 - 01:00
Season's rag parade kickstarts with military styles and the miniOmagh-born, Paris-based designer Sharon Wauchob will be among the new names gracing the Arnotts fashion floor this autumnFri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
Lack of consumer awareness costs close to €1bnLack of consumer awareness is costing the economy almost €1 billion a year, the head of the Government's new National Consumer…Fri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
Imprisoned fathers 'need support'Stronger support for fathers in prison to maintain good relations with their children would reduce reoffending, an expert on …Thu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
Parents from 33 countries given booklet of tips for primary schoolchildrenParents from 33 countries were presented with a new booklet on primary school life in their local school in north Dublin yesterday…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Mother continues sleep-out protestA mother of three young children is preparing to spend her third night sleeping outside the offices of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Deprived areas lose teachers in special needsTwo schools in one of the most deprived areas in the State have lost special-needs teachers.Thu Sept 01 2005 - 01:00
400,000 people at risk of poverty, says ESRIA "vulnerable class" of about 400,000 people would be at high risk of falling into poverty if the economy faltered, a report …Thu Sept 01 2005 - 01:00
Lobby group set to sue over religious accusedA lobby group representing religious, who say they have been falsely accused of sexually abusing children, is planning to take…Wed Aug 31 2005 - 01:00
Irish clothing industry scepticalIrish clothing manufacturers have given a cautious welcome to assurances from the EU's trade commissioner, Peter Mandelson, that…Tue Aug 30 2005 - 01:00
Warfarin user campaigns for blood thickness self-monitoringAnti-coagulants: Ellen Feeney, who has been on the anti-coagulant - or blood-thinning - medication warfarin for over 20 years…Tue Aug 30 2005 - 01:00
100,000 of all ages enjoy big Phoenix Park concertA hundred thousand pop fans of all ages danced and sashayed to sounds from over 30 acts at Europe's biggest free concert in the…Mon Aug 29 2005 - 01:00
Manufacturers defend quotas on Chinese textilesIrish clothing manufacturers have defended quotas on textile goods from China, adding that many goods being made in the Far East…Sat Aug 27 2005 - 01:00
