Bacik joins Norris and Ross in SeanadTrinity panel: Prof Ivana Bacik was elected to the Seanad yesterday on the eighth count, joining Shane Ross and David Norris…Thu Jul 26 2007 - 01:00
Economic growth North's 'next big battle'Developing the economy in the North and delivering greater prosperity is the "next big battle" facing the Northern Ireland Executive…Tue Jul 24 2007 - 01:00
Ambassador rejects claims of Roma at M50Romania's ambassador to Ireland has accused members of the Roma community camped at a roundabout off Dublin's M50 motorway of…Tue Jul 24 2007 - 01:00
New State board to harmonise children's agenciesA new Government advisory board is being established to help provide more co-ordinated health and social services to children…Tue Jul 24 2007 - 01:00
Labour seen as whingers, says HowlinLabour would have performed better in the general election if it had embarked on an independent strategy instead of forming an…Sat Jul 21 2007 - 01:00
HSE return Roma baby to familyThe Health Service Executive (HSE) yesterday returned a four-month-old child to a Roma mother who is living on a roundabout off…Sat Jul 21 2007 - 01:00
Harney set to lead PDs into 2008 as party defers contestMary Harney is likely to remain as leader of the Progressive Democrats at least until next year after party sources indicated…Thu Jul 19 2007 - 01:00
PD parliamentary party meeting confirms Harney position as leaderThe Progressive Democrats last night moved to formalise the position of Mary Harney as leader of the party following doubts raised…Wed Jul 18 2007 - 01:00
Taoiseach launches Campbell bookWhen someone describes you as among the top leaders in the world, it's hard to resist an invitation to launch their diaries.Tue Jul 17 2007 - 01:00
More Irish bypassing Britain for cheaper abortionsWomen are increasingly travelling to The Netherlands and other Continental European countries instead of Britain to access cheaper…Tue Jul 03 2007 - 01:00
Failings of hostels for trafficked children raisedThe Ombudsman for Children has expressed concern to the Government that children being trafficked into the country are accommodated…Tue Jul 03 2007 - 01:00
Patterns of Polish and UK settlement here differA new study on the impact of immigration has revealed contrasting settlement patterns for two of the largest immigrant groups…Tue Jul 03 2007 - 01:00
Six deaths on roads at weekend bring toll to 166Six people died on the roads in the Republic over the weekend, bringing the death toll so far this year to 166.Mon Jul 02 2007 - 01:00
Pro-choice groups call for new legislation on abortionPro-choice groups have called on the Government to legislate for abortion in Ireland in response to the large number of women…Thu Jun 28 2007 - 01:00
Income threshold for medical card 'must be increased'Almost 250,000 people at risk of poverty were unable to get a medical card in 2005 because their incomes were just above the …Thu Jun 28 2007 - 01:00
At-risk children sent abroad as suitable care unavailableThirteen children in the care of the State are in residential units outside the jurisdiction because there is nowhere suitable…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Country-wide groups planned for young gays and lesbiansA youth project aimed at gay and lesbian young people is to establish groups around the country in response to a growing demand…Fri Jun 22 2007 - 01:00
Transport providers launch drive to give older people more serviceThe country's main transport providers yesterday launched an action plan to enhance their services for older people.Fri Jun 22 2007 - 01:00
US seized asset case to benefit Irish ownersHundreds of Irish people have had shares, stock dividends and bank accounts improperly seized by US authorities on the basis …Thu Jun 21 2007 - 01:00
Call to give child benefit to asylum seekersPayment of child benefit should be restored for children of asylum seekers to ensure families can have a basic standard of living…Thu Jun 21 2007 - 01:00
Appeal to help Roma living on roundaboutThe Government has been urged to offer help to a group of Roma families, including 15 children and a baby, who have been camping…Thu Jun 21 2007 - 01:00
No Asbos used by gardaí,figures revealGardaí have not sought any Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (Asbos) against individuals in the six months since the measure was introduced…Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Cocaine users' clinic opens in GalwayHealth authorities are planning to open a number of drop-in clinics and advice centres aimed at young professionals worried about…Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Move to help suicidal young peopleA campaign to encourage young people who experience difficulties in their lives to talk about their problems, was launched yesterday…Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Wheelock death inquiry urgedPoliticians have added their voice to calls for an independent inquiry into the death of 20-year-old Terence Wheelock, who died…Mon Jun 11 2007 - 01:00
'Schoolmate' boosts homeless children's school attendanceA service aimed at helping homeless children keep up with their education has uncovered an alarming number of young people coping…Mon Jun 11 2007 - 01:00
Ten-fold increase in numbers seeking help for cocaine useThere has been a ten-fold increase in the number of people seeking help for the problem use of cocaine, new figures show.Mon Jun 11 2007 - 01:00
Referendum on children's rights call by expertThe next government must agree to a referendum to strengthen children's rights if vulnerable children are to have the best possible…Thu Jun 07 2007 - 01:00
Government warned on teen soldiersThe Ombudsman for Children has expressed concern to the Government that the Defence Forces may be breaching a UN convention on…Thu Jun 07 2007 - 01:00
14,380 with disabilities not assessed - reportAlmost 15,000 people with physical or sensory disabilities require assessments for therapeutic services or rehabilitation, new…Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Family calls for facilities here for brain-damaged Dublin man in UKThe family of a young brain-damaged Dublin man who has spent almost two years in a hospital in England is calling on health authorities…Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Native Americans remember Irish famine donationDescendants of a native American tribe who raised funds for Irish famine victims visited Ireland this week, rekindling an unlikely…Wed May 30 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
Call for child protection referendumRape Crisis Network: Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) yesterday marked the first anniversary of the public outcry over the…Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
Afri condemns Ireland's arms tradeThe past decade has seen the increasing militarisation of our foreign policy with a growing arms trade and the ongoing use of…Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
