Dublin Mid-WestFianna Fáil's John Curran was the first TD to be returned in the State, being declared elected at 2.04pm.Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Ireland guilty on human rights, says watchdogIreland has been criticised for its non-implementation of human rights, across a range of areas, by a key European human rights…Fri May 25 2007 - 01:00
Amnesty critical of children's rights failureThe State's failure to uphold children's rights, its treatment of people with intellectual disabilities, continued discrimination…Thu May 24 2007 - 01:00
'Politics of fear' on riseThe politics of fear, fomented by powerful governments, is being used to trample fundamental rights across the world, the latest…Thu May 24 2007 - 01:00
Number of Travellers on roadside has risenThe number of Traveller families living by the side of the road has increased for the first time in 10 years, new figures from…Thu May 24 2007 - 01:00
Duties to children not being met, says RobinsonChildren should have separate representation in family law cases here, according to international human rights activist Mary …Mon May 21 2007 - 01:00
More than 400 inmates to vote from prisonNew facility: Just over 400 prisoners (about 12 per cent of the prisoner population) are voting in this election, the first …Sat May 19 2007 - 01:00
Family 'vindicated' by decisionThe mother of an autistic boy awarded €61,000 damages by the High Court yesterday said her family felt "vindicated", but described…Thu May 17 2007 - 01:00
Former An Post worker gets €70,000 for age discriminationAn Post has been ordered to pay €70,316 to a former employee for discriminating against him because he was over 60.Tue May 15 2007 - 01:00
Stress of carers highlightedMore than a fifth of carers are suffering from undiagnosed clinical depression while more than half are under severe strain, …Thu May 10 2007 - 01:00
Woman in 60s pleads 'from heart'State pension: The State pension should be set at 40 per cent of the average industrial wage and an ombudsman for older people…Wed May 09 2007 - 01:00
Poverty among elderly set to worsen - studyHigh rates of relative poverty among older people will get worse as the population ages unless key steps are taken to address…Tue May 08 2007 - 01:00
Garda response to rape criticisedThe way gardaí deal with rape victims leaves them feeling isolated, disengaged and frustrated with the justice system, which …Thu May 03 2007 - 01:00
Two held after fatal attack near airportThe family of a young Estonian man who died early yesterday after being beaten up near Dublin airport is preparing to travel …Tue May 01 2007 - 01:00
Chairman criticises public policyThe "public policy dividend" that flowed from the staging of the Special Olympics World Games here in 2003 has been "not what…Mon Apr 30 2007 - 01:00
Immigration Bill to give system 'radical overhaul'Legislation to provide a "radical overhaul of the State's immigration" system was published by Minister for Justice Michael McDowell…Sat Apr 28 2007 - 01:00
Protesters vow to continue picketing Shell HQThe Dublin branch of the Shell to Sea campaign is determined to continue its protests outside Shell E&P Ireland's headquarters…Sat Apr 28 2007 - 01:00
Department of equality split urgedA separate department of equality and law reform should be established - with asylum seekers living in poverty a priority, a …Sat Apr 28 2007 - 01:00
Call for women's sexual health strategyA national sexual health strategy is needed as a matter of urgency if the high chlamydia and cervical cancer rates are to be …Fri Apr 27 2007 - 01:00
Heroin addiction report calls for more detox bedsThe number of drug detoxification beds should be more than doubled and the number of community employment (CE) places for recovering…Fri Apr 27 2007 - 01:00
Mother warns of risk to baby's lifeA young Dublin mother is worried her baby son could die unless the Health Service Executive (HSE) provides the special-care package…Fri Apr 27 2007 - 01:00
Stardust families will not get full costs of researchThe families of the 48 young people killed in the Stardust tragedy 26 years ago say they have been told they will not have their…Wed Apr 25 2007 - 01:00
Harney announces inquiry into Leas CrossAn investigation into the management, operation and supervision of Leas Cross nursing home has been announced by the Minister…Wed Apr 25 2007 - 01:00
Social housing targets 'being realised'The social and affordable housing targets, as set out in Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, were beginning to be…Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00
Compensation and settlements cost Garda €10mAn Garda Síochána has paid out over €10 million in compensation and settlements to civilians for assaults, unlawful arrests and…Thu Apr 19 2007 - 01:00
Call for councils to push social housingThere will be "little or no" affordable homes for the thousands of families who need them, unless local authorities start fully…Tue Apr 17 2007 - 01:00
Government urged to appoint minister to combat drug abuseThe appointment of a Government minister with sole responsibility for tackling drug abuse has been called for by up to 80 community…Tue Apr 17 2007 - 01:00
Labour tax proposal targets women votersThe Labour Party would roll back "individualisation" in the tax system, its finance spokeswoman, Joan Burton, said yesterdayTue Apr 17 2007 - 01:00
Department reneging on its duties, says parents' councilThe Department of Education and Science is putting economic considerations ahead of schoolchildren's safety and creating a "worrying…Mon Apr 16 2007 - 01:00
Council says material was put on lamp-posts illegallyMinister of State Pat the Cope Gallagher has said he will face "whatever consequences" for putting up posters around Croke Park…Mon Apr 16 2007 - 01:00
'We will no longer accept being treated as a lower order'Beaumont Hospital: The nurses' campaign could "be a long one", said INO general secretary Liam Doran yesterday as he urged nurses…Sat Apr 14 2007 - 01:00
'Independent' management says it will withdraw €17m packageManagement at Independent Newspapers (Ireland) has told journalists who earlier this week rejected plans to contract-out editorial…Sat Apr 14 2007 - 01:00
European anti-trafficking accord signed by IrelandGroups working with vulnerable migrants have welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice, Michael McDowell, that Ireland…Sat Apr 14 2007 - 01:00
SAVING ST LUKE'S: protesters oppose transfer of facilities to St James's HospitalAbout 100 supporters of St Luke's Hospital in Dublin protested outside Leinster House yesterday, calling on people not to vote…Thu Apr 05 2007 - 01:00
State gives two hostels to Legion of MaryThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has decided to give the two largest homeless hostels in Dublin to the Catholic lay organisation…Tue Apr 03 2007 - 01:00
Red tape can hinder trade for developing economies, says KittIreland must support efforts to facilitate trade and reduce the red tape which can hinder developing economies Minister of State…Tue Mar 27 2007 - 01:00
Children 'not consulted' in family law casesJudges in the majority of family law cases involving children do not consult the children and many do not wish to, a conference…Mon Mar 26 2007 - 01:00
Referendum on children's rights unlikely to be held before electionIt is unlikely that there will be a referendum on the rights of children before the general election, the Tánaiste and Minister…Mon Mar 26 2007 - 01:00
HSE warned to prepare for flood of cheap, pure heroinThe Health Service Executive is not preparing adequately for a predicted influx of cheap, pure heroin in the coming months, the…Sat Mar 24 2007 - 00:00
More than 100 abductions of children reported last yearThe number of child abduction cases dealt with by the authorities here last year was the highest on record, with an increase …Wed Mar 14 2007 - 00:00
Concern over school absenteesThe body charged with ensuring all children receive an education is intervening in just 10 per cent of cases referred to it, …Wed Mar 14 2007 - 00:00
Conference told of alienationDiscontent and alienation in society are not being represented by mainstream political parties, a conference of left-wing groups…Mon Mar 12 2007 - 00:00
Concerns grow over missing English womanGardaí in Dublin are concerned for the safety of a young English woman who has not been seen since the beginning of the week. …Sat Mar 10 2007 - 00:00
BCI ban on Trócaire ad 'surprising' - MinisterThe Broadcasting Commission of Ireland's (BCI) ban on a Trócaire advertisement opposed to violence against women was "surprising…Fri Mar 09 2007 - 00:00
Parties ignore child rights, says outgoing ISPCC headNo political party is serious about creating a society which puts the rights of children first, the outgoing chief executive …Sat Mar 03 2007 - 00:00
Teenagers gather together to speak out about issues that affect themIt is "becoming expected for teenagers to vomit on a night out", students from Alexandra College in Dublin said yesterday.Fri Mar 02 2007 - 00:00
1,000 families due income top-up to be asked to applyThe Department of Social and Family Affairs is to invite 1,000 families who are eligible for income top-up payments, but have…Wed Feb 28 2007 - 00:00
Concern over release of coach who abused girlsFormer Irish international swimming coach Derry O'Rourke had "served his full sentence" and anyone who had been "watching the…Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
'We are here, still devastated'When "Mary" (37) read at the weekend of the imminent release of Derry O'Rourke, she "nearly passed out".Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
Prescribing heroin to users 'might happen'Prescribing heroin to drug users is "something that might happen in the future", the Minister of State with responsibility for…Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
