Budget to create 'harsher society'Budget 2013 will make Ireland a harsher society and damage the economy, Social Justice Ireland has said.Thu Dec 06 2012 - 00:00
Getting to grips with maternal death ratesIreland, we have been told over recent weeks, is one of the the safest countries in the world to be pregnant and have a babyTue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Snowman theft not 'publicity stunt'The theft and return a week later of a giant inflatable snowman was not an elaborate publicity stunt, the organisers of the Wicklow…Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Israeli embassy criticises ban callsCalls for a ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank were “objectionable” and the fact that the calls could be …Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
Call for ban on imports from Israeli settlementsIreland must move to ban goods imported from illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has…Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
Hiqa could pursue new investigation after Savita caseThe Health Information and Quality Authority may establish a further investigation into the care of pregnant women in Irish hospitals…Sat Dec 01 2012 - 00:00
Mentoring may reduce C-sectionsWomen who were mentored while pregnant and encouraged to plan for the birth were found to be almost half as likely to have a …Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00
Husband of Savita to take case to EuropeLegal action: The husband of the late Savita Halappanavar is to take a case to the European Court of Human Rights in relation…Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00
Hiqa publishes Savita termsThe Health Information and Quality Authority may have to establish a further investigation into how pregnant women who are getting…Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00
Halappanavar family to take case to European courtThe husband of the late Savita Halappanavar has decided to proceed with an application to the European Court of Human Rights.Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
Half of all primary schools in the redAlmost half the primary schools in the State are in financial arrears, with schools in disadvantaged areas in the most difficulty…Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Anti-abortion group dismisses recommendationsReaction: The report from the expert group has been criticised and dismissed by the anti-abortion Pro-Life Campaign, which said…Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Scheme 'a lifeline' for older peopleThe contribution that older people make to society because they have the free travel scheme is worth more than the cost of running…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Father of Savita appeals for public inquiryThe father of the late Savita Halappanavar has made a public appeal to the Government to hold a public inquiry into his daughter…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Kenny seeks 'sensitive' discussionTaoiseach Enda Kenny has said a report from an expert group into the European Court of Human Rights' judgment in the ABC abortion…Mon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
'Are you okay . . . I think we are losing her'TIMELINE: This is the story of one woman’s death in an Irish hospital, based on the account given by her husband and friends…Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Husband may lodge complaint with OmbudsmanThe husband of Savita Halappanavar is considering lodging a complaint to the Ombudsman to assert his ownership of his wife’s …Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Key data on termination request 'not recorded'Crucial information including repeated requests for a termination were not recorded in Savita Halappanavar’s medical records, …Fri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
President says Savita inquiry must satisfy her familyPresident Michael D Higgins has intervened in the continuing row over the inquiry into the death of Savita Halappanavar, saying…Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
HSE 'ignored' Halappanavar concerns about proposed inquiryThe HSE knew last Saturday that the husband of the late Savita Halappanavar was unhappy with aspects of the proposed inquiry …Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
Husband will not co-operate with a HSE inquiryThe husband of the late Savita Halappanavar insisted last night that he would not co-operate with any inquiry established by …Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
Husband objects to inquiry membersThe husband of the late Savita Halappanavar wants employees of Galway University Hospital removed from the inquiry established…Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Lonely journey back to Galway stirs up memories for husbandAs soon as Praveen Halappanavar began his journey from Dublin Airport back to Galway on Sunday afternoon, memories of Savita …Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Draft terms of reference for inquiry sent to husbandInquiry terms The husband of the late Savita Halappanavar has been sent a copy of the draft terms of reference for the internal…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Husband says no contact from HSE on inquiryThe husband of the late Savita Halappanavar has had no contact from the Irish authorities and is “very worried” about what sort…Sat Nov 17 2012 - 00:00
Too soon to commit on abortion legislation, says ReillyMinister for Health James Reilly is resisting pressure to commit to the introduction of legislation to clarify the legal situation…Fri Nov 16 2012 - 00:00
Harsh criticisms reported in Indian mediaThe ministry of external affairs in India has expressed its concern over the death of Savita Halappanavar at Galway University…Fri Nov 16 2012 - 00:00
People ask, 'how can this happen in the 21st century?'BACKGROUND : Savita Halappanavar’s husband Praveen has been trying to explain to their families back in India how his 31-year…Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
Public inquiry demanded into death of woman refused abortionThe death of Savita Halappanavar must be the subject of an independent public inquiry, according to a Galway-based surgeon who…Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
Woman 'denied a termination' dies in hospitalFROM THE ARCHIVE: Two investigations are under way into the death of a woman who was 17 weeks pregnant, at University Hospital Galway last month.Wed Nov 14 2012 - 00:00
'I still can't believe she's gone. She was so full of life'Profile: Savita Halappanavar, though devastated at the loss of her pregnancy, was already talking about when she could get pregnant…Wed Nov 14 2012 - 00:00
'We heard Ireland was a good place to have a baby'Praveen Halappanavar, husband of Savita, has spoken of how Ireland’s reputation for being a “good place to have a baby” was among…Wed Nov 14 2012 - 00:00
Call for duty solicitor in family courtsVulnerable parents whose children are subject to HSE care proceedings are in some cases not legally represented in court, the…Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Tapestry to commemorate centenary of 1913 lockoutPresident Michael D Higgins has unveiled the first pieces in a tapestry to commemorate the 1913 Dublin lockout.Wed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Cut to rent benefit a 'disaster', says StaggCuts to rent allowance – paid to the poorest tenants in the private-rented sector – and changes to the way it is paid, have been…Wed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Cuts to rent allowance criticisedCuts to rent allowance - paid to the poorest tenants in the private-rented sector - and changes to way it is paid, have been …Tue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
Ireland's human rights not as good as in 1990s, says HigginsHuman rights in Ireland are in “not as good a position” as they were in the 1990s, President Michael D Higgins has said.Tue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
Children's rights - how come nobody asked us?Saturday’s poll promises to take the views of children into account, yet many haven’t even heard about itTue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
Amendment not about 'abuse of power'A Yes vote in the children’s rights referendum would ensure the appropriate use of power by the State to protect children, Taoiseach…Sun Nov 04 2012 - 00:00
Irish runners arrive in New York for city marathonAN ESTIMATED 500 Irish runners have overcome superstorm Sandy and made it to New York to be among the 50,000 athletes getting…Fri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
Liver cirrhosis deaths double in last 15 yearsLEVELS OF mortality from cirrhosis of the liver have doubled in the last 15 years as a “direct result of alcohol consumption”, …Fri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
14-year-old rape victim hindered in abortion attemptsTHE EUROPEAN Court of Human Rights has ruled that Poland violated the human rights of a 14-year-old girl, pregnant as a result…Wed Oct 31 2012 - 00:00
Legislation urged to introduce anti-bullying code for schoolsSCHOOLS: LEGISLATION COMPELLING schools to have strong anti-bullying codes which would cover incidents outside school should…Wed Oct 31 2012 - 00:00
Disabled exiting care 'without planning'VULNERABLE PEOPLE with disabilities are being moved out of institutions and into the community, without adequate planning and…Wed Oct 31 2012 - 00:00
Disability body faults reaction to its serviceA NEW advocacy service for vulnerable people with disabilities is being met with resistance, lack of co-operation and exclusion…Tue Oct 30 2012 - 00:00
Gardaí investigate claims bullying led to girl's deathGARDAÍ ARE to investigate claims that a 13-year-old girl was bullied online and physically attacked in the period leading up …Tue Oct 30 2012 - 00:00
Girl dies after bullying claimGardaí are to investigate claims that a 13-year-old girl was bullied online and physically attacked in the period leading up …Mon Oct 29 2012 - 00:00
Lone parents' fate in budget 'real worry' for charityTHE FATE of lone parents in the forthcoming budget was a “real worry” for the Society of St Vincent de Paul, its head of social…Fri Oct 26 2012 - 01:00
SVP dismisses Government 'rhetoric'The fate of lone parents in the forthcoming budget was a “real worry” for the Society of St Vincent de Paul, its head of social…Thu Oct 25 2012 - 01:00
Immigrants needed for economic healthImmigrants are crucial to the State’s economic future, a report to be published this evening argues.Wed Oct 24 2012 - 01:00
