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150 cases of consular assistance active at any one time

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it helped more than 1,700 Irish citizens caught up in major incidents while abroad last year, including terrorist attacks, protests, and natural disaster.

Wed, 01 Jan, 2020

Sharp rise in hate crime and domestic abuse figures a 'desirable correction', says Garda report

Organisations working in the areas of hate crime and domestic violence have welcomed Garda figures which show a sharp rise in such crimes being recorded.

Thu, 23 Aug, 2018

<p>A member of the public walks past the latest mural by Irish artist Emmalene Blake in Dublin's city centre. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

Clodagh Finn: Why we need to make empathy a mandatory subject in schools

Why aren’t we willing to embrace a system that teaches us not just to have sympathy for others, but to understand them and emotionally identify with them?

Wed, 20 Oct, 2021

<p>Caitriona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners.</p>

Penny Dinners 'want to make sure that everyone has somewhere to turn in a crisis'

Lights shine down on the windows of Cork’s Penny Dinners where cheery red posters thank the people of Cork for their support.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2020

<p> Penny makes up to 25% of her income from OnlyFans, where she shares content to paying subscribers and offers custom sales starting at $1,000. (AP Photo/Tali Arbel)</p>

Confronting Porn: 'Used correctly, porn can help adults in their sex lives, but it’s not for everyone'

In the third and final part of a series on pornography in Ireland, Conor Capplis talks to two people from the industry and a sexologist about the healthy use of porn

Wed, 11 Jan, 2023

<p>Character references for sex criminals can leave victims distraught, campaigners say. File Picture</p>

Elaine Loughlin: Perpetrators of sexual violence do not deserve cloak of respectability

Why should the capacity to gather a crowd of so-called upstanding members of the community matter in the case of someone who is convicted of a sexual offence?

Tue, 15 Feb, 2022

<p>A number of artists will perform on the Cork City Culture Buses on Culture Night, Friday, September 22. These free, hop-on-hop-off buses will travel from City Hall to venues across the city. Picture: Darragh Kane</p>

20 tips for Culture Night in Cork and beyond: Free gigs, tours, drawing classes and more

Culture Night takes place on Friday, September 22, with hundreds of events for all ages and tastes. Here's a selection of highlights for Dublin, Cork, and other Munster counties

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Suicidal man found twice in one night by volunteers

The founder of Claddagh Watch Patrol, a voluntary organisation that aims to prevent accidental deaths and suicides in Galway, has spoken of how a troubled man was released by emergency services last weekend and had to be stopped from entering the water on two occasions.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2020

<p>Justice Minister Simon Harris has said that draft legislation to establish a statutory domestic violence agency will be brought to Cabinet within a month. Picture: Brian Lawless</p>

Cabinet to be given details of statutory domestic violence agency

The full-time agency is expected to take office next January

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

<p>Strategy expected to set out a plan to increase the number of refuge beds, increase supports and overhaul the justice system to provide greater support to victims.</p>

Government strategy on gender-based violence delayed

Strategy was due to be published by March but public consultation stage now expected to take longer than anticipated

Sat, 12 Feb, 2022

Grapevine: Tiernan takes helm at Talbot Grove centre

Talbot Grove addiction treatment centre in Castleisland, Co Kerry, has appointed Dolores Tiernan as chief executive officer, effective March 18.

Fri, 01 Mar, 2019

Report: Church had immunity to conceal sex abuse

The Catholic hierarchy in Ireland was granted immunity to cover up child sex abuse among paedophile priests in Dublin, a damning report revealed today.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2009

<p> Conor McGregor (pictured) was last month found liable of the assault of Ms Hand in the Beacon Hotel in Sandyford. File photo: Collins Courts</p>

Judge orders Conor McGregor to pay Nikita Hand’s costs in civil rape case

The judge also made no order in relation to the costs of James Lawrence, from whom she also sought damages for assault

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Scales of injustice

In the final part of a three-part series, Conor Ryanlooks at the case of a 13-year-old girl who a court ruled consented to sex with her 41-year-old abuser.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2008