22 people vote at mental hospitalFirst voters: Among the first people to cast their vote in the election were 22 patients at the Central Mental Hospital in Dublin…Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
Irish more likely to work into old age - reportPeople in Ireland are more likely to keep working into old age than any other country in the European Union, new figures show…Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
O'Malley dynasty may lose its grip after 50 yearsBefore the days of the Progressive Democrats, Limerick East was almost guaranteed to return two Fine Gael seatsSat May 19 2007 - 01:00
Burton has fight on her hands to hold seatConstituency profile - Dublin West: Despite their cosy alliance, a ferocious battle between Labour and Fine Gael is on the cards…Tue May 15 2007 - 01:00
Garda watchdog to begin operations todayThe new Garda Ombudsman Commission will begin investigating complaints from members of the public against gardaí from today.Wed May 09 2007 - 01:00
Groups to gather outside court to support Miss DPro-choice groups are due to gather outside the Four Courts today to demonstrate their support for the 17-year-old at the centre…Thu May 03 2007 - 01:00
Instructions detailed how family was to be buriedFuneral request: The Dunne family yesterday released the detailed funeral instructions which were finalised by Adrian and Ciara…Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
Hundreds mourn tragic familyMemorial service: Hundreds of people gathered at a special memorial service in the village of Monageer, Co Wexford for the four…Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
Wedded bliss beats seven-year itchBut are you happy? If you happen to be married, the answer appears to be an overwhelming "yes".Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00
Majority of couples happy with marriage, study findsThe vast majority of married couples are very happy with their marriage and almost all intend to remain with their partners for…Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00
Youth justice reforms will aid courtsThe courts will have more options to issue community-based sanctions to young people in trouble with the law under a new package…Fri Apr 20 2007 - 01:00
Responsible coverage of suicide by media urgedA new media-monitoring programme aimed at promoting responsible and accurate coverage of mental health and suicide was launched…Fri Apr 20 2007 - 01:00
Panel of judges to be set up to deal with juvenilesA specially trained panel of judges will be established to adjudicate on cases involving children in conflict with the law, under…Thu Apr 19 2007 - 01:00
Number of children in care doubles since 1989The number of children in State care has doubled over the last 17 years, with more than 5,300 young people now in care, new unpublished…Wed Apr 18 2007 - 01:00
Councillors accept Kilternan planCouncillors voted to accept an amended local area plan for the south Co Dublin village of Kilternan last night following meetings…Tue Apr 17 2007 - 01:00
Families win backing for Irish 'illegals' in USMore than 1,500 families and friends of undocumented Irish workers in the US met in Dublin at the weekend to voice their support…Mon Apr 16 2007 - 01:00
FF-Labour coalition favoured in northwest, Luntz findsA Fianna Fáil-Labour coalition is the favoured option of a focus group sample of floating voters surveyed in the northwest, according…Mon Apr 16 2007 - 01:00
Neary scheme to benefit 250 womenThe Government is expected to announce details next week of a compensation scheme for up to 250 women who had their wombs or …Sat Apr 14 2007 - 01:00
Families rally for rights of US-Irish 'illegals'Families of undocumented Irish workers in the US will gather in Dublin today as part of a campaign to allow illegal immigrants…Sat Apr 14 2007 - 01:00
More lone parents paying supportMuch greater numbers of separated parents are paying child maintenance to their former partners than was previously estimated…Fri Apr 13 2007 - 01:00
€375m saved in welfare fraud crackdownA crackdown on fraudulent claims for unemployment benefit, illness payments and one-parent family benefit resulted in the State…Mon Apr 09 2007 - 01:00
Concerns for 800 students who drop out after primaryAt least 800 primary school children may not be transferring from primary to secondary school each year, new figures show.Mon Apr 09 2007 - 01:00
Forced detentions highest in WaterfordMentally-ill patients are 11 times more likely to be involuntarily detained in a psychiatric hospital in Waterford than in Limerick…Tue Apr 03 2007 - 01:00
Survey finds community spirit decliningNew research commissioned by Dublin City Council indicates that community spirit is decreasing in middle-income areas but is …Mon Apr 02 2007 - 01:00
Muslims third largest religious group in the StateReligion: Muslims are the third largest religious group in the country, census figures show.Fri Mar 30 2007 - 01:00
50% rise in cohabiting couples, but women having fewer childrenThe Family: Cohabiting couples are one of the fastest growing family units in the State, new census figures show.Fri Mar 30 2007 - 01:00
29% of housing units vacant in Co LeitrimMiscellaneous: Increased ownership of holiday homes appears to be one of the key factors behind the high vacancy rates of houses…Fri Mar 30 2007 - 01:00
Traditional family shakier and smaller, census showsThe traditional family unit is changing dramatically with divorce rates rising, family sizes shrinking and the number of unmarried…Fri Mar 30 2007 - 01:00
One in 10 is from abroad, twice the number in 2002Ethnicity: The number of non-Irish nationals living in Ireland has almost doubled to 420,000, or 10 per cent of the population…Fri Mar 30 2007 - 01:00
New agency set to promote involvement in community lifeThe Government is to set up a new office charged with implementing new ways of encouraging more people to get involved in community…Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00
Support urged for voluntary groupsPolitical parties were yesterday urged to ensure new ways of supporting and enhancing volunteer and community work are included…Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00
Mental health services 'inadequate'The lack of mental health services available to patients in the community has been strongly criticised by the independent watchdog…Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00
'Active citizenship' promoted by taskforcePlans to introduce citizenship education into primary schools and encourage more people to vote in elections are among the recommendations…Tue Mar 27 2007 - 01:00
Few childminders avail of tax breakOnly 4 per cent of the country's estimated 37,000 childminders are registered to avail of tax exemptions aimed at individuals…Tue Mar 20 2007 - 00:00
Psychiatric safeguards reduce involuntary detentionsThe number of patients detained against their will in psychiatric hospitals has fallen sharply since the introduction of new …Tue Mar 20 2007 - 00:00
Anti-racism week to highlight role of minoritiesThe contribution of Ireland's ethnic minorities to Irish society will be highlighted as part of an anti-racism campaign which…Tue Mar 20 2007 - 00:00
Begging verdict: case raises key issuesLike hundreds of people each year, Niall Dillon had been arrested for begging on the streets under laws stretching back 160 years…Fri Mar 16 2007 - 00:00
Ireland has highest rate of binge drinkers in EUIreland has the highest rate of binge drinkers in the EU, a new survey exploring attitudes to alcohol shows.Thu Mar 15 2007 - 00:00
When it comes to sex education we still have an awful lot to learnAnalysis: When teenagers were asked for their views on the age of sexual consent in the first ever government consultation on…Wed Mar 14 2007 - 00:00
One in 10 schools not giving sex educationOne in 10 secondary schools does not teach any form of sex education despite it being a required part of the curriculum, it has…Wed Mar 14 2007 - 00:00
Romanian ambassador disputes influx of illegal workers to StateRomania's ambassador to Ireland has disputed claims that thousands of its citizens are arriving here each month in the hope of…Wed Mar 14 2007 - 00:00
Samaritans looking at new ways to reach out to peopleThe Samaritans are developing ways of reaching out to people with emotional distress using mobile phone text support, e-mail …Mon Mar 12 2007 - 00:00
Processing system for asylum seekers to be overhauledThe Government is to introduce electronic fingerprinting for immigrants and asylum seekers arriving into IrelandMon Mar 12 2007 - 00:00
Poverty plan ignores 'working poor' - CoriThe Government's 10-year plan to eradicate consistent poverty ignores the thousands of "working poor" who are at risk of hardship…Mon Mar 12 2007 - 00:00
New justice system for lesser crimesPublic order offences and other less serious crimes could be dealt with using restorative justice instead of threatening offenders…Mon Mar 12 2007 - 00:00
Garda chief concerned over service to children at riskThe Garda Commissioner has expressed concern to the head of the Health Service Executive (HSE) about the state of out-of-hours…Mon Mar 12 2007 - 00:00
Study of restorative justice planThe Government is to establish a commission to examine the potential for introducing a national programme of restorative justice…Sat Mar 10 2007 - 00:00
Mother and baby die following childbirthThe Health Service Executive (HSE) is to carry out a review of the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a mother and her newborn…Sat Mar 10 2007 - 00:00
Brennan stresses welfare reform gains for womenSocial welfare changes to be introduced over the coming year would result in the system becoming much fairer to women, Minister…Fri Mar 09 2007 - 00:00
Secondary schools exclude foreign nationals, says BeggMany secondary schools appear to have a policy of excluding foreign national students from enrolling in them, the general secretary…Fri Mar 09 2007 - 00:00
