How many psychiatrists does it take to examine a woman who is in the depths of despair, and wants to take her own life because she can’t legally halt her pregnancy in Ireland?

My reaction on reading the story on the failure by Cork University Hospital and Mallow General Hospital to observe infection control standards was sadness rather than shock or surprise.

Must we wait for a tragedy?

The discussion on abortion reform has had two important developments.

According to a report in the Irish Examiner (Apr 15), 79% of the members of a constitutional think-tank voted in favour of same-sex marriage.

Partisan politics will never unite Ireland and all in republicanism can count on that.

Age Action welcomes the publication of the National Positive Ageing Strategy and its vision for the development of a truly age-friendly society.

The Government has asked Kieran Mulvey, the chief executive of the Labour Relations Commission, to meet with the public service union leaders to see if the Croke Park 2 proposals, so firmly rejected in the recent round of ballots by the union membership, can be revived.

Luis Suarez banned for 10 games?

Alcohol is being portrayed as a normal, socially acceptable pastime.