Organisation: Irish Red Cross

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<p>Helping Irish Hosts and the Irish Red Cross urged the Government to pilot a programme to 'equalise the welcome' for those seeking international protection in Ireland. File picture: Arthur Carron/Collins Photos</p>

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Group calls for payment for hosting Ukrainian refugees to include all asylum seekers

The Helping Irish Hosts group said widening the Accommodation Recognition Payment could be a step towards addressing the ongoing accommodation crisis for asylum seekers

<p>Midleton was particularly badly affected by the flooding that came in the wake of Storm Babet, as were Glanmire and Carrigtwohill. Picture; Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Flood-hit Cork businesses get bulk of €3.25m in aid

<p>Westlife members Shane Filan, left, and Kian Egan on the 16th tee box during day two of the JP McManus Pro-Am last year. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

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JP McManus golf event raised €141,746,757 for Mid-West charities

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Storm Babet flood victims so far claim almost €235k of emergency funds

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Cork lashed by its highest October rainfall in 60 years

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First five €10,000 payments made to businesses impacted by Storm Babet floods

Libya floods: A Mediterranean city has simply been swept away

When two dams burst near the Libyan city of Derna, nothing was going to stop a massive tragedy from unfolding. There had been warnings about the risks, however upheaval in the country meant they went unheeded

Sat, 16 Sep, 2023

Creeslough locals frustrated with pace of investigations

A month after the Creeslough tragedy that claimed ten lives, locals in the rural village are struggling to return to normalcy

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

Couple who offered to house Ukrainian refugees hit out at 'higgledy-piggledy' organisation

For a brief period, the Kennys housed a Ukrainian woman and her 10-year-old son, but they said the whole process was far from straightforward and little assistance was offered

Fri, 04 Nov, 2022

Thousands have withdrawn pledges of rooms for Ukraine refugees or are uncontactable

A spokesperson for the Department of Integration said the withdrawal of pledges is a nationwide trend for a variety of reasons.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2022

Red Cross criticises local authorities' 'slow' progress in housing Ukrainians

There have been ongoing delays by local authorities in matching Ukrainians with Irish pledges, with many homeowners waiting months for calls

Wed, 26 Oct, 2022

O'Gorman: Hotels will have to be 'medium term solution' for Ukrainian families

The Children's Minister also said a promise to provide modular homes made by Government will be broken

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

Government is looking at using tents to shelter Ukrainian refugees this winter

Simon Coveney says it is unacceptable that newly-arrived refugees had nowhere to sleep this weekend but that 'Ireland has never faced a migration crisis like this one before'

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Over €670,000 raised for Creeslough community in 48 hours

The Creeslough Community Support Fund was set up by the Irish Red Cross in collaboration with An Post and Applegreen to provide immediate and long-term assistance

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

Fundraising efforts under way to help those affected by Creeslough explosion

A five-year-old girl and her father, who were buying a birthday cake, were among 10 people killed in the devastating explosion in Co Donegal on Friday afternoon.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

Almost 4,000 Ukrainian refugees living in pledged accommodation

Number of Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland is unlikely to ease into the winter, according to the Department of Integration, which will present fresh challenges — including new arrivals experiencing 'a lower standard of accommodation'

Mon, 05 Sep, 2022

Irish Red Cross does not know where Ukrainians will go after leaving student housing

Around 2,500 Ukrainian refugees who have been housed in student accommodation around the country will be relocated by the end of this month

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

'Red tape' blocking willing hosts for Ukrainians fleeing war

Tenancy rules on housing standards and lack of tradespeople are preventing offers of accommodation being taken up

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

Renewed appeal to house Ukrainian refugees as student accommodation dries up

There have been renewed calls for Irish families to house Ukrainian refugees as more than 4,000 student accommodation places currently being used will no longer be available.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

Fall in number of Ukrainian refugees entering Ireland

The Department of Justice said it was difficult to predict how many more Ukrainians would arrive here

Tue, 10 May, 2022

Over 5,700 empty homes offered to Irish Red Cross for Ukrainian refugees

On the issue of refugees having to stay in warehouses, community halls and sports centres, Liam O'Dwyer of the Irish Red Cross says 'none of that is what any of us would want'

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Pippa O'Connor on raising €36k for Ukraine, maternity leave, and husband Brian 'punching' above his weight

The businesswoman and former model said the fundraiser was the 'least' she could do

Fri, 08 Apr, 2022

'Treated like a servant, threatened with deportation': Ukrainian woman's host family experience

Warning to other refugees to use only official channels when sourcing accommodation in Ireland

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022

Irish Red Cross check almost 23,000 housing units as €20m raised for Ukraine appeal

So far, €20m has been raised, coming close to the target of €26m.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2022

Auctioneers and engineers to vet accommodation pledged to Red Cross

More than 21,880 people have pledged accommodation for Ukrainian refugees

Wed, 23 Mar, 2022

Ireland places more than 2,500 Ukrainian refugees with 2,500 more to be accommodated

Minister for Children and Integration, Roderic O’Gorman, said that demand for hotel rooms during St Patrick’s week had complicated the situation

Thu, 17 Mar, 2022

'We’ve never seen a response on this scale,' says head of Irish Red Cross

When the Red Cross previously sought pledges for accommodation for refugees from Syria, there were 1,000 offers

Fri, 11 Mar, 2022

Agricultural co-op donates €20,000 to help Ukrainians

It follows the donation of computer equipment to 19 schools in Counties Tipperary, Laois, Offaly, Kerry, and Clare

Wed, 09 Mar, 2022

'Irish people rose to the occasion': Late Late Show appeal raises more than €3m for Ukraine

Friday's show was dedicated to the crisis, with Ukrainians living here voicing their concerns

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022

'By the grace of God, the world narrowly averted catastrophe' after Russia shells nuclear plant

Reactors have not been damaged but 'Russia’s attack last night put Europe’s largest nuclear power at grave risk'

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022

Letter to the Editor: Maintain Ireland’s continued commitment to helping world's most vulnerable

Ireland has a reputation of punching above its weight in terms of foreign policy and international cooperation, thanks in no small part to our long-standing commitment to global development. This is something we must continue to cherish and preserve.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

TDs seek help for those missing out on the €350 Covid-19 payment

Cork South West Independent TD Michael Collins said many of these part-time farmers or fishermen are delivering meals on wheels services as part of their Rural Social Scheme work.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

90-Year-old leads danceathon in aid of Irish Red Cross and Age Action

Kathleen herself will be dancing on the hour, every hour, from 12pm. Her husband, 94-year-old Donnie, hopes to join her for a waltz during that time.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

DPP will not bring case against ex-minister over abuse claims

Irish Red Cross chairman and former Fianna Fáil minister Pat Carey has expressed his satisfaction with the Director of Public Prosecutions’ decision that he will not face prosecution in respect of abuse allegations widely publicised in 2015.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2019

Exclusive: Former minister Pat Carey 'satisfied' as he 'will not face prosecution' over 2015 abuse allegations

The Director of Public Prosecutions has ordered that former Fianna Fail minister Pat Carey will not face prosecution in respect of abuse allegations widely publicised in 2015.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2019

Cork City Marathon going greener with reduction in single-use plastics

This year’s Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon will mark another step towards a ‘greener’ event, as organisers continue their efforts to reduce the single-use plastics accumulated during the race.

Thu, 23 May, 2019

Lord Mayor launches 13th Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon

The Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon was launched today as both pro and budding runners and walkers were encouraged to sign up and register for the event taking place on June 2.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2019

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh praises ‘valuable’ volunteer groups

Retired RTÉ commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has praised volunteers in organisations across the emergency and voluntary spectrum for their tireless work and commitment throughout the years.

Mon, 31 Dec, 2018

Cork man named Irish Red Cross Volunteer of the Year

Cork man Padraig O’Reilly was named Irish Red Cross Volunteer of the Year 2018 this afternoon while 12-year-old Donegal native Sarah McConnellogue received the Irish Red Cross Young Volunteer of the Year Award.

Sat, 28 Apr, 2018

Householders count cost of sudden flooding in Laois

Householders and businesses in a Midlands town are today counting the costs following the sudden floods that engulfed properties over Wednesday night.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

Irish Red Cross lost €250k of equipment in Donegal floods

The Irish Red Cross has revealed that it lost ambulances and life-saving equipment worth €250,000 in the floods that devastated parts of Co Donegal last month.

Fri, 15 Sep, 2017

‘Drugs advice’ to be provided for Electric Picnic attendees

A leading drugs agency is to provide harm reduction advice for the first time to drug users attending Electric Picnic this weekend.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2017

Donegal potato grower battles to save his livelihood

A farmer who has battled for days to save his €300,000 potato crop after the Donegal floods is hoping he has done enough to save his livelihood.

Mon, 28 Aug, 2017

Donegal potato-grower battles to save his livelihood

A farmer who has battled for days to save his €300,000 potato crop after the Donegal floods is hoping he has done enough to save his livelihood.

Mon, 28 Aug, 2017

Poor box monies totalled €1.5m last year

Almost €400,000 out of a nationwide total of more than €1.5m was paid into Kerry District Court poor boxes last year.

Mon, 21 Aug, 2017

Latest: Water supply in north-east may not come back until weekend, says Irish Water

Update - 1.07pm: It could be the weekend before water is fully restored to the north-east.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2017

Irish Red Cross commits €25k as 124,000 are thought to have cholera in Yemen

The Irish Red Cross has committed €25,000 to help in the fight against a major cholera outbreak in Yemen.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2017

Here's how Cork City Marathon organisers used technology to look after runners

Technology played a leading part in the management of this year’s Cork City Marathon, writes Eoin English of the Irish Examiner.

Sun, 04 Jun, 2017

First responder bid after tragedy in Cork

A drowning in the river Lee has inspired a renewed drive to establish a volunteer emergency-response service in a Cork town.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2016

VIDEO: Flood victims to receive more relief payments

The Irish Red Cross expects the Government to clear the way for people who have already received flood relief to apply again for similar cash amounts if they had fallen victim to the weather again over the past week.

Tue, 05 Jan, 2016