Former TV presenter told Oireachtas committee the law does not protect victims

Country’s largest local authority undertakes review of social media platform use as others sign out for good

Isabelle Jorg says most politicians and public do not support their campaign, but is encouraged by more action

Ireland must now devise a plan to control the growing numbers

Move to bypass normal procedures comes after all-party committee asked to waive right to scrutinise draft legislation

Payment is automatically received along with first child benefit payment

Private rented dwellings ‘among the most likely to be in poor shape’ but tennants reluctant to raise concerns

Opposition TDs accuse Government of lacking ambition in tackling climate crisis

Darragh O’Brien is behaving, outwardly at least, as if he is working in a different and far more relaxed timezone

Ireland not immune to destructive events causing havoc around the world

Recovery of specimens and analysis is dependent on volunteers and goodwill of experts

European analysts register 11-year streak of temperature records with warning of more to come

Cost, lack of equipment and limited access to research make the competition extra challenging for schools

Aoibheann Daly develops GlioScope that can reduce need for invasive procedures

Barry Andrews said pharmaceuticals, tech and chemicals sectors stood to benefit from deal, as France announces decision to vote against