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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Digital switchover takes placeUp to 100,000 households that have been getting their television through the analogue signal will have no television signal from…Wed Oct 24 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
Analogue television signal to be switched offUP TO 100,000 households that have been getting their television through the analogue signal will have no television signal from…Wed Oct 24 2012 - 01:00
Referendum vote urged from Down syndrome votersTHE UP to 7,000 adults with Down syndrome in the State are being urged to vote in the forthcoming referendum on children’s rights…Tue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
Marriage difficulty: Legal statusPHILIPPA, A woman in her 40s is married to Helen. The Irish couple have been married for 26 yearsMon Oct 22 2012 - 01:00
Adults with Down Syndrome urged to voteUp to 7,000 adults with Down Syndrome in the State are being urged to vote in the forthcoming referendum on children’s rights…Mon Oct 22 2012 - 01:00
Shopping and housework will not be coveredHome helps in the south of the State have been told they can no longer do tasks such as housework, shopping or collecting medication…Mon Oct 22 2012 - 01:00
Carers' group calls on State to deliver on promisesTHE GOVERNMENT must begin implementing its own policies on keeping people in their communities and out of institutional care, …Thu Oct 18 2012 - 01:00
Home helps protest at HSE's swingeing cuts to servicesUP TO 400 home helps working for the not-for-profit sector and the HSE protested in Dublin yesterday against cuts to hours and…Thu Oct 18 2012 - 01:00
'Solemn duty' to fight povertyA young woman who had lived on the streets from the age of 12 and a young Traveller man living in squalid roadside conditions…Wed Oct 17 2012 - 01:00
Report criticises asylum decisionsA “CULTURE of disbelief” among some decision-makers in the asylum process is contributing to the rejection of the vast majority…Wed Oct 17 2012 - 01:00
A third of young people unhappy with their bodies, survey revealsA THIRD of young people are unhappy with their bodies, with girls far more likely to be dissatisfied than boys, a major survey…Tue Oct 16 2012 - 01:00
Third of youths dissatisfied with bodiesOne third of young people are unhappy with their bodies, with girls far more likely to be dissatisfied than boys, a major survey…Mon Oct 15 2012 - 01:00
Burton keen to extend preschool schemeMINISTER FOR Social Protection Joan Burton wants the provision of free early childhood education extended for a second year.Sat Oct 13 2012 - 01:00
'I love my patients. But the HSE seems to want us out'IN THE 2011 Programme for Government, the Labour Party and Fine Gael say additional funding will be provided each year for the…Sat Oct 13 2012 - 01:00
Lone parents and low paid target of cuts, forum hearsSECTORS OF the population dominated by women have become “special targets” in Government efforts to cut costs, a foremost expert…Tue Oct 09 2012 - 01:00
HSE refuses request for special shoes for boy (3)A THREE-year-old Dublin boy, who has grown out of the special shoes he needs to walk properly, has been told by the HSE he cannot…Mon Oct 08 2012 - 01:00
Protesters trap Ministers in car at film screeningTWO GOVERNMENT Ministers last night criticised protesters who prevented them from attending an event in Ballyfermot, Dublin, …Sat Oct 06 2012 - 01:00
Tánaiste's car egged in protestThe Tánaiste and Minister for Children were forced to abandon an event in west Dublin this morning after their car was attacked…Fri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
European teachers' pay assessedIrish teachers have been among the worst affected in Europe by pay cuts and freezes, according to a new report from the European…Fri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
