Kieran Dineen

Jennifer Flaherty's daughter Maggie has been unable to access CAMHS since moving to Leitrim two years ago

Mother says her autistic child is 'locked out' of CAMHS

A mother has said her daughter is "locked out" of the mental health system because she has an intellectual disability and lives in a region that does not have the necessary services.

Health • 25 Sep 24

Robert Deegan was killed in combat on Thursday

Family pays tribute to Irish man killed in Ukraine combat

The family of a former Irish soldier who died in combat in Ukraine has said he made the "ultimate sacrifice" and should be remembered as a hero who died protecting his comrades in battle while fighting for a principled cause.

Ukraine • 24 Sep 24

The Point Prevalence Survey of healthcare associated infections took place in May 2023 (File image)

Rise in number of hospital associated infections - survey

The rate of hospital associated infections in hospitals was 7.4% in the last detailed survey carried out, but was almost three times higher in some healthcare facilities.

Ireland • 06 Sep 24

Some pilots choose to base themselves in the UK and commute due to the high cost of living in Ireland, according to the IALPA (stock image)

Aer Lingus halts pilot perks due to industrial action

A perk which allowed dozens of pilots to fly cheaply into Ireland to work for Aer Lingus has been stopped as a result of the industrial action which is under way.

Ireland • 27 Jun 24

Since the invasion by Russia more than two years ago, 50,000 Ukrainian beneficiaries of temporary protection have been put up in centres in Ireland (Stock image)

Ukrainians raise poor conditions at some refugee centres

Poor quality food, overcrowding, damp and mouldy conditions, and concerns over the safety of children have all been highlighted in a survey of Ukrainians living in State accommodation.

Ireland • 18 Jun 24

Waiting list for scans such as MRIs, X-rays, ultrasounds and CTs is at 20,000

Funding stream for vital scans almost used up for 2024

A funding stream used by consultants to process vital diagnostic scans - such as for patients who may have cancer - has almost run out for 2024.

Health • 05 Jun 24

Stephen Donnelly has been critical of the lack of electronic health records (Stock image)

Medical records app to be rolled out this year - Donnelly

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said an app allowing patients access to their medical records will be rolled out this year.

Politics • 21 May 24

Since 10 April the IPO has been operating a second location to accept applications for international protection for families accompanied by children under the age of 18

Families processed away from Mount Street IPO Office

The State is now using a second location to process asylum seeker applications due to "space constraints" at the International Protection Office at Timberlay House on Lower Mount Street in Dublin city centre.

Ireland • 08 May 24

Tents were removed from Mount Street on Wednesday

'No option' - asylum seekers describe life on street

Asylum seekers have told RTÉ News of having no bed to sleep in while suffering health ailments while on the streets, just a day after a tent encampment was closed down.

Ireland • 03 May 24

An aerial view of Tallaght and its surrounding areas (file image)

Tallaght residents outline voting intentions before polls

On 7 June the people of Ireland will be asked to cast their ballot in the local and European elections, but many people will stay at home.

Politics • 02 May 24