Juliette Gash

Picture shows Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who had spina bifida and scoliosis.

Tánaiste to meet mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt

Tánaiste Simon Harris is to meet the mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt, a nine-year-old boy who died last month and was subject to delays in accessing urgent scoliosis surgery.

Politics • 14 Aug

A silent protest by members of the Indian community in Ireland has been held at the Department of Justice.

Call for strong policing after attacks on Indian citizens

The Minister of State for Migration has called for a stronger policing response, in the wake of a series of attacks on members of the Indian community.

Ireland • 11 Aug

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaks to reporters after the EU and the US reached a trade deal

Taoiseach condemns Israeli plans to occupy Gaza City

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has called on Israel to reconsider its plan to further extend the military's control over the Palestinian territory of Gaza.

World • 08 Aug

Proposal for state-backed savings scheme for housing

The Social Democrats have published proposals for a state-backed savings scheme which would provide funding for social and affordable housing.

Politics • 10 Jul

Minister James Browne and developers at sod turning in McSweeney House Phibsboro Dublin

Apartment building behind lower home delivery - Browne

The Minister for Housing has said that the slowdown in apartment building is largely behind the poorer-than-expected number of new homes delivered last year.

Ireland • 09 Jul

Matt Carthy said the passage of the legislation without any votes was 'petty'

Sinn Féin TD denies 'tactical wee' after missing vote

Sinn Féin's justice spokesperson has said he missed a vote on his own amendment to the Offences Against the State Act - due to the need to answer nature's call.

Politics • 26 Jun

Patients in 'postcode lottery' for cancer referral - Rice

Social Democrats spokesperson on Health Padraig Rice has said that patients are facing a 'postcode lottery' when it comes to urgent referrals for suspected breast cancer.

Health • 26 Jun

Lucy Nugent has apologised to children and families affected by a number of issues

CHI apologises to children and families over practices

Children's Health Ireland Chief Executive Lucy Nugent has apologised to children and families impacted by recent revelations about CHI's culture, governance and practices.

Health • 19 Jun

As it happened: HIQA questioned over nursing homes

Follow updates as the Health Information and Quality Authority appears before the Oireachtas Committee on Health.

Politics • 18 Jun

The RTÉ documentary featured two nursing homes, Beneavin Manor and The Residence Portlaoise (file image)

Dáil hears calls for nursing home staff investigation

The Tánaiste has told the Dáil he believes that staff filmed by undercover care workers as part of the RTÉ Investigates nursing homes exposé should be referred to An Garda Síochána for what he described as "physical assault".

Health • 12 Jun