Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to add numbers to the Seanad election race from candidates who lost their Dáil seats.
Tue, 25 Feb, 2020
Health Minister Simon Harris has launched a blistering attack on anti-abortion protesters outside the National Maternity Hospital, saying their actions were “intimidating, sickening and anti-democratic.”
Fri, 03 Jan, 2020
Health Minister Simon Harris has said he is pressing ahead with plans to introduce exclusion zones around maternity hospitals after tweeting that he was “appalled” at new video images of a New Year’s Day protest outside the National Maternity Hospital.
Thu, 02 Jan, 2020
Green Party councillor Ciaran Cuffe is set to top the Dublin European constituency by a shock landslide after Fine Gael's Frances Fitzgerald suffered a surprise slump in the polls.
Sat, 25 May, 2019
The no side of the Eighth Amendment referendum was plunged into disarray last night after a leading member of the campaign pulled out of a televised debate at the last minute.
Wed, 23 May, 2018
The No side wanted lawyer Maria Steen to represent them in tonight's TV debate; RTE had previously announced Cora Sherlock would represent the No side with Sinn Féin's Peadar Toibin.
Tue, 22 May, 2018
The author of the investigation into Savita Halappanavar’s death has reiterated his finding that she would still be alive if the Eighth Amendment did not exist.
Caranua paid almost €100,000 to a Catholic Church-funded counselling service to provide support to abuse survivors over the last two years.
Thu, 25 May, 2017
The head of the State body overseeing compensation payments to religious abuse victims has admitted its initial approach to victims was “appalling”, despite his own CEO defending claims some people are “so damaged” they will never be happy with the help that is given.
Fri, 14 Apr, 2017
The mother of a seven-year-old boy suspected of killing him before taking her own life will be buried in Co Mayo today almost 300km from her young son.
Wed, 18 Jan, 2017
As a mother kissed her newborn baby in St Munchin’s Regional Maternity Hospital in Limerick, she was told her daughter was dying in her arms, an inquest heard.
Wed, 16 Sep, 2015
A scheme has been launched to assist people who, as children, experienced abuse in institutions in Ireland and who received awards either through the Residential Institutions Redress Board or in the courts.
Sat, 18 Jan, 2014
Women and newborns are at risk of serious medical problems because the recruitment ban is forcing them out of maternity units early and without adequate after-care support.
Sat, 12 May, 2012
A TRADE union of second and third level teachers’ voted for immediate industrial action in the event of further cuts to teachers’ pay and conditions.
Wed, 27 Apr, 2011
AS an NGO working in the area of anti-racism we welcome the cancellation of the potentially very divisive march in Athlone today.
Sat, 19 Nov, 2005
ENVIRONMENT Minister Dick Roche yesterday pledged the State would deliver more affordable homes of high quality and do so at "a faster pace" than before.
Sat, 27 Aug, 2005
HOMELESSNESS can be practically eradicated by the end of this decade if there is a substantial increase in social housing provision for single people, according to support groups.
Wed, 28 Jul, 2004
AN average of 140 people sleep rough on the streets of Dublin every night, a new survey will reveal.
Fri, 19 Jul, 2002
The most comprehensive assessment of the scale of homelessness in Ireland is taking place this week.
Thu, 21 Mar, 2002
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