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    Children's Ombudsman said it was 'essential' that the working relationship between the HSE and Tusla improved

    HSE, Tusla criticised over care for disabled children

    The Children's Ombudsman has criticised the Health Service Executive and the child and family agency, Tusla, for failing to do enough to co-ordinate services for children with disabilities who are living in care.

    Ireland • 08 Apr 19
    Last week two children's play centres closed their doors citing a 300% rise in their public liability insurance costs

    Small businesses highlight massive insurance hikes

    Representatives of small businesses have appeared before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to highlight the difficulties in securing public liability insurance amid a climate of spiralling costs.

    Ireland • 04 Apr 19
    The young people gathered to talk about their experiences of racial discrimination, and their suggestions for making Ireland more inclusive

    IHREC event brings youth together to tackle racism

    Young people from diverse backgrounds have been meeting in Dublin to discuss ways to tackle racism.

    Ireland • 30 Mar 19
    Nearly 4,000 children were living in emergency accommodation in November 2018

    Child homelessness 'a national emergency' - agency

    The Children's Rights Alliance is calling for the Government to recognise that child homelessness is a national emergency.

    Ireland • 26 Feb 19
    The report found that 14% of families fell into arrears on their utility bills

    ESRI report into effect of recession on families

    The household income of two-thirds of families fell during the recession, with almost one in ten families falling into arrears on their mortgage or rent payments.

    Ireland • 21 Feb 19
    Simon Harris said the new hospital must be built

    Minister focused on job as Cabinet discusses NCH costs

    Minister for Health Simon Harris has said that he always approached his role in a spirit of cooperation with opposition parties when it came to tackling big issues.

    Politics • 12 Feb 19
    Carles Puigdemont was in Dublin for a debate on independence, nationalism and democracy at Trinity College

    Puigdemont tells Dublin audience he hopes to be 'free'

    The man who led Catalonia's push for independence from Spain in October 2017 says he hopes to return home one day as a "free man", and remains committed to working towards full autonomy for the region.

    Europe • 29 Jan 19
    A collision involving Britain's Prince Philip has sparked debate around drivers age

    Age should not be barrier to driving, says RSA

    The Road Safety Authority has said age should not be a barrier to driving, and that ability should be the main criteria in assessing a person's fitness to drive.

    Ireland • 18 Jan 19
    Several hundred people joined the demonstration against the proposed name change

    Drogheda protest over proposed name change to hospital

    Several hundred protesters have taken part in a demonstration in Drogheda, against proposals to change the name of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

    Leinster • 06 Jan 19
    All public bodies and schools have until the end of March to implement the new rules

    Govt departments banned from buying single-use plastics

    Government departments can no longer purchase single-use plastic straws, cups or cutlery from today.

    Ireland • 04 Jan 19

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