New 10-year plan targets elimination of povertyThe Government will today launch a 10-year social inclusion plan to eliminate consistent poverty within a decade.Wed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
Most divorces and separations settled quickly, report findsThe vast majority of divorce and judicial separation cases are settled quickly and by consent, according to the first ever report…Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
Broad support for wording, if not timingChildren's rights lobby groups have welcomed the Government's wording for a referendum on children, although there is division…Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
Concerns over legal costs in family law courtsThe high number of lay litigants in contested family law cases should give rise to concern over the costs of legal representation…Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
Doctors' reports could have 'put safety of future patients at risk'UK expert's report: A UK-based expert who examined the conduct of the three obstetricians who exonerated Dr Michael Neary in …Sat Feb 17 2007 - 00:00
Referendum on children wording to be published on MondayThe Government is to publish the wording of its proposed referendum on children next Monday, amid increasing signs the vote may…Sat Feb 17 2007 - 00:00
Experts for doctors argue against censureExperts for the three obstetricians: Experts instructed by the doctors who exonerated Dr Michael Neary in 1998 defended their…Sat Feb 17 2007 - 00:00
Government warned not to rush referendum on child protectionFormer Supreme Court judge Catherine McGuinness has warned against the Government rushing into a referendum on child protection…Thu Feb 15 2007 - 00:00
Ireland 12th in Unicef child wellbeing tableIRELAND: Despite strong economic growth over the last decade and sustained anti-poverty efforts, children growing up in Ireland…Thu Feb 15 2007 - 00:00
Wording finalised for vote on child protectionThe Government has finalised a wording for its planned referendum on children which would allow for the use of "soft information…Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
Law to prevent repeat of Irish Ferries jobs dealNew laws will prevent a repeat of what happened in the Irish Ferries' redundancy deal, when the company received State aid for…Mon Feb 12 2007 - 00:00
Dramatic increase in number of Romanian migrantsThe number of Romanians arriving into Ireland has risen dramatically since the beginning of the year, with a total of 3,164 allocated…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Child referendum may cover 'soft information'The Government is considering inserting a new clause into its wording for the planned referendum on children's rights which would…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Dramatic increase in number of Romanian migrantsThe number of Romanians arriving into Ireland has risen dramatically since the beginning of the year, with a total of 3,164 allocated…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Groups concerned, 'uneasy' at child porn inactionChildren's rights campaigners yesterday expressed deep concern over the apparent lack of Garda action on information it received…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Child referendum may cover 'soft information'The Government is considering inserting a new clause into its wording for the planned referendum on children's rights which would…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Groups concerned, 'uneasy' at child porn inactionChildren's rights campaigners yesterday expressed deep concern over the apparent lack of Garda action on information it received…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Plan to eliminate Dublin homelessness in four yearsLong-term homelessness and the need to sleep rough are to be eliminated in the Dublin area within four years under plans announced…Wed Feb 07 2007 - 00:00
Vast majority want more women in managementThe vast majority of Irish people want to see more women in management, according to new research commissioned to mark a year…Tue Feb 06 2007 - 00:00
Cabinet to finalise wording on children's referendumThe Cabinet is expected to finalise a wording today for a planned referendum that would strengthen children's rights and provide…Tue Feb 06 2007 - 00:00
Immigrants must share common liberal values - McDowellImmigrants will need to share the common values of Ireland's liberal democracy if they are to successfully integrate into society…Fri Feb 02 2007 - 00:00
Inquiry into death of Limerick schoolboy (11)Gardaí in Limerick are investigating the tragic sudden death of an 11-year-old schoolboy in the city.Fri Feb 02 2007 - 00:00
Five constitutional measures planned to protect childrenThe Government plans to insert five new provisions in the Constitution aimed at strengthening children's rights and providing…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Intel to fund new research centreNew technologies to assist older people living independently are to be developed at a research centre being established by the…Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
New measures to cut child detention numbersNew community-based sanctions aimed at reducing the number of children being placed in detention centres are due to come into…Tue Jan 30 2007 - 00:00
Applications for asylum decline to 10-year lowThe number of asylum applicants has fallen to its lowest in almost a decade, with 4,314 people having sought refugee status last…Mon Jan 29 2007 - 00:00
Access orders queriedAccess orders allowing separated parents access rights to their children may not be enforceable in EU states outside Ireland, …Mon Jan 29 2007 - 00:00
'Unscrupulous' people charging Romanians for PPS numbersGardaí are investigating a number of cases where Romanian nationals were illegally charged for obtaining a personal public service…Mon Jan 29 2007 - 00:00
Inquiry ordered into death of girl (14)The Department of Health has asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to conduct an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding…Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
HSE had been warned over plight of at-risk girl (14)The Health Service Executive (HSE) was warned more than a year ago that the life of a troubled 14-year-old Co Waterford girl - …Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
People-trafficking a type of 'slavery'The UN's special rapporteur on human trafficking has called on the Government to introduce tougher legislation to penalise traffickers…Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Improved care and more social housing key planks of planSocial Inclusion: Social inclusion measures totalling €50 billion aimed primarily at older people, immigrants, people with disabilities…Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Traveller movement wants local authorities to do moreTraveller representatives expressed disappointment at yesterday's High Court ruling and called on local authorities to do more…Tue Jan 23 2007 - 00:00
Taxi website asked to remove racist materialA State-funded advisory body on racism has condemned a website aimed at taxi drivers in Ireland for carrying offensive and racist…Tue Jan 23 2007 - 00:00
TCD unveils four-year immigration studyThe Republic has a narrow window of opportunity to minimise the risks and maximise the benefits associated with large-scale migration…Tue Jan 23 2007 - 00:00
Rape crisis centres back plan for March referendumRape crisis centres have welcomed the Government's plans to hold a referendum next March that would address the fallout of the…Wed Jan 17 2007 - 00:00
Public asked to back campaign to end homelessnessMembers of the public are being urged to sign up to a campaign to end homelessness by the end of the decade.Tue Jan 16 2007 - 00:00
'Honest mistake' defence subject of March pollThe Government is planning to address the fallout of the statutory rape crisis in a referendum next March which would propose…Tue Jan 16 2007 - 00:00
State pays to repatriate 646 destitute immigrantsAlmost 650 central and eastern Europeans were repatriated for free last year under a Government scheme aimed at assisting destitute…Mon Jan 15 2007 - 00:00
'Growing Up in Ireland' to monitor 18,000 childrenThe largest-ever study on child development in Ireland is due to get under way in the coming weeks by following the progress …Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
Call for more child protectionThe Constitution should be amended to ensure the courts can intervene more appropriately in cases where the welfare of a child…Wed Jan 10 2007 - 00:00
Special Olympics Ireland launches fundraising driveSpecial Olympics Ireland has launched a €5 million fund-raising campaign to prepare a team for the next World Games in China …Wed Jan 10 2007 - 00:00
CASE STUDY: Susan Murray looks backSusan Murray remembers shedding a tear as she watched the Olympic flame going out during the closing ceremonies of the Special…Wed Jan 10 2007 - 00:00
Returning emigrants refused benefitsHundreds of Irish people are being refused welfare benefits under restrictions introduced by the Government aimed at preventing…Tue Jan 09 2007 - 00:00
Money lenders' licences to be reviewed every yearThe Government is planning to change the way money lenders are regulated to help ensure those who charge excessive interest rates…Tue Jan 09 2007 - 00:00
Ombudsman for Children urges constitutional reformThe Constitution should be changed to lower the threshold for State intervention in marital families where there are child protection…Sat Jan 06 2007 - 00:00
Major disparities in value of welfare paymentsMajor inconsistencies in the value of emergency welfare payments for people experiencing financial hardship have been uncovered…Sat Jan 06 2007 - 00:00
Middle income earners in debt - agencyA growing number of people on middle incomes are seeking help with debt problems due to their inability to maintain heavy borrowing…Fri Jan 05 2007 - 00:00
Changes backed in rent supplement schemeA major Government review of welfare benefits has recommended sweeping changes to the rent supplement scheme which has increased…Fri Jan 05 2007 - 00:00
Youth cafes focus of new policyPlans to establish youth cafes in communities across the State form the centrepiece of a new Government strategy on recreation…Thu Jan 04 2007 - 00:00
