Euthanasia 'by back door' fearedThere is a danger that euthanasia could be introduced into Ireland through the back door as attitudes towards assisted suicide…Tue Aug 21 2007 - 01:00
Ahern tells western body Cabinet will look at range of optionsTaoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday told a western development group that the Cabinet will consider a range of options to help support…Tue Aug 21 2007 - 01:00
Garda 'slow' on rights changesThe president of the Irish Human Rights Commission has expressed concern at the slow response of the Garda in introducing changes…Mon Aug 20 2007 - 01:00
Children's Ombudsman seeks review group for child deathsThe Ombudsman for Children has written to the Government recommending the establishment of a group to review child deaths in …Fri Aug 17 2007 - 01:00
Temporary suspension of adoptions from GuatemalaThe Adoption Authority of Ireland has suspended applications to adopt children from Guatemala following concerns about adoption…Thu Aug 16 2007 - 01:00
Sikh will not take up post in Garda ReserveA member of the Sikh community has said he will not take up his position in the Garda Reserve after being told by authorities…Wed Aug 15 2007 - 01:00
Call for hardship allowance for Irish in jail abroadMore than 800 Irish prisoners in jails overseas should be entitled to a hardship allowance to help them afford basics such as…Tue Aug 14 2007 - 01:00
Officials working to free man in SenegalMinister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern said yesterday that Irish officials were working to help secure the release of a Donegal…Tue Aug 14 2007 - 01:00
165 children and teenagers sent to adult prisons in 2006A total of 165 children and teenagers were placed in adult prisons last year, in contravention of international treaties which…Mon Aug 13 2007 - 01:00
Call to increase foreign nationals in Civil ServiceThe Civil Service should introduce employment policies similar to those adopted by An Garda Síochána in order to increase the…Mon Aug 13 2007 - 01:00
Government criticised for refusing to interveneThe Government has insisted there are no plans to try to persuade Aer Lingus to reverse its decision to end the Shannon-Heathrow…Mon Aug 13 2007 - 01:00
Irish population youngest in EUIreland has the youngest population in Europe with just 11 per cent of people aged 65 and over, compared to the EU average of…Thu Aug 09 2007 - 01:00
DNA database threatens rights - watchdogGovernment plans to establish a database that will retain DNA samples of suspects, convicted persons and people who give samples…Wed Aug 08 2007 - 01:00
Decision on householders' Bill gets mixed responseThere has been a mixed response to Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan's decision not to proceed with a Bill which would have …Wed Aug 08 2007 - 01:00
Childcare plan includes greater use of schools outside normal hoursSchool buildings are to be used to provide thousands of childcare places for children of school-going age under a new Government…Tue Aug 07 2007 - 01:00
Labour vows to bring vigour to SeanadThe Labour Party yesterday pledged to play a vigorous role in opposition in the Seanad after its six new Senators met for the…Thu Aug 02 2007 - 01:00
€150m in extra funding for local amenitiesThe Government is finalising details of a new €150 million community development plan that is designed to provide amenities such…Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
Increased birth rate and life expectancy boost populationThe State recorded the biggest natural increase in its population in 25 years last year due to a combination of high birth rates…Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
ISPCC notes increase of begging childrenThe Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) has asked members of the public not to give money to children…Tue Jul 31 2007 - 01:00
Inspectors concerned over safety of children at centreSocial services inspectors have expressed concern over the safety and welfare of children at a crisis intervention service in…Mon Jul 30 2007 - 01:00
Couples will be free to marry at venues of choiceCouples will be able to get married at venues of their choice, such as hotels, public buildings or country houses, under new …Mon Jul 30 2007 - 01:00
Traveller lifespan that of 1940s settledThe average age of a member of the Traveller community is 18, compared with a national figure of 33, latest census figures show…Fri Jul 27 2007 - 01:00
Ethnic groups choose urban livingMost ethnic groups are concentrated in Dublin and other large urban areas around the country, new census figures show.Fri Jul 27 2007 - 01:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
