Organisation: National Steering Committee

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Government urged to outlaw female circumcision

GROUPS working to end female genital mutilation (FGM) have urged the Government to introduce laws specifically outlawing the practice.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2008

Government vows to tackle rape centre crisis

THE Government last night confirmed it is to address the issue of funding for rape crisis centres after a report warned the future of some centres was under threat because of a lack or resources and staff.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2006

PPARS probe fails to find anyone accountable

A TOP-LEVEL inquiry into the €150 million computer fiasco at the Department of Health has failed to find anyone accountable.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2005

Thousands to protest Hanly plan

THOUSANDS of protesters opposed to plans for the downgrading of local hospitals are expected to converge on Nenagh, Co Tipperary, today.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2003