Judge highlights concerns over lack of communication about issues such as self-harm

In 2016, 736 people in Ireland died from drugs – the fourth highest figure in Europe

Government urged not to take powers away from community and voluntary sectors

New group formed by Paul Murphy joins crowded space on Ireland’s political left

Recruitment of staff continues to be particularly problematic, due to a shortage of appropriately qualified social workers

Government must face new realities when replacing TV licence with broadcasting charge

Q&A: It’s hard to see the ‘device independent broadcasting charge’ being anything other than a household fee

Eir’s low-cost approach to plan ruled out by Government as ‘an inferior product’

Taoiseach reckons if you can’t get Opposition to support the plan, then make them own it

Allowing Eir remove 300,000 homes from plan increased costs, says Richard Bruton

Child welfare consultant Kieran McGrath warns issue ‘cannot be ignored’

Seven years in the making, Government’s flagship communications policy

New wave of Irish Sea developers hope generate and sell power by 2025

Government can step in and take over if contractor fails to deliver, says Varadkar

Caveat: A new book exposes rough treatment of whistleblowers in Irish financial services

Scouting Ireland and Tusla representatives invited to appear at Oireachtas Committee

Organisation will meet with Tusla to address concerns over child protection standards

Child and Family Agency must be more transparent, Pat Rabbitte will tell committee

Recognition of professional qualifications ‘poses a particular challenge’, says Zappone

ESB and Belgian group Parkwind planning wind farm that could supply electricity to 280,000 homes