The story of Rosie sheds light on the plight of the estimated 1,000 people forced into homes

Court of Appeal ruling likely to have long-term consequences for treatment of vulnerable

Group speaks out after court ruled hospital acted unlawfully preventing older woman with dementia from leaving

Physical abuse of vulnerable adults has been witnessed or suspected by one in three

‘Successive Irish governments were wary of a generous approach to refugees for different reasons relevant to particular eras’

Volumes of births, marriages and deaths go back to the 17th century

Almost 20 years ago, after a bitter debate, Ireland voted for the introduction of divorce. Almost 100,000 people have availed of the law since then. How have they fared, and what’s life like after marriage breakdown?

A brief history of the Seanad abolition and Court of Appeal referendums

Former FF senator Des Hanafin calls for No vote, saying Yes campaign are ‘cynical’

Hussey says she found Seanad had virtually no role in influencing national events

Kieran Mulvey says his involvement will not compromise his professional duties

Life for gay and lesbian people has been transformed over the last two decades