Karen Creed

The number of births by women under 20 in 2004 was 2,560 and last year the number was down to 634

79% drop in 20 years in women aged under 20 giving birth

The number of women under the age of 20 giving birth has dropped significantly in the last 20 years, figures from the Central Statistics Office have shown.

Ireland • 23 May

The fire occurred at an apartment building in the Northwood area

Fire at apartment complex in north Dublin

Firefighters and emergency services are at the scene of a fire in an apartment block in north Dublin.

Dublin • 14 May

It is alleged that Gemma O'Doherty unlawfully used an image of the plaintiff's son in an article linking unexplained deaths to the Covid-19 vaccination (file image)

Solicitor hopes case against Gemma O'Doherty can proceed

The solicitor representing a bereaved mother who is suing former journalist Gemma O'Doherty has said he hopes the case can now proceed to a full hearing following a recent High Court judgment.

Courts • 14 May

Yesterday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wrote on social media appealing to the Taoiseach to 'not ruin the love story' between Irish and Hungarian patriots

Taoiseach responds to criticism from Hungarian PM

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that Hungarians and Irish people get on very well as he responded to comments made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Ireland • 13 May

Minister James Lawless described the "uncertainty" in the US university sector around research and with federal programmes having their funding cut

Ireland could be home for 'brightest minds' says minister

Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless said Ireland would be a good home for the "best and brightest minds" who are considering relocating from the US.

Politics • 13 May

Micheal Martin said that the Government will be engaging with the British government on a public inquiry into Sean Brown's death

Govt 'supports' public inquiry into Sean Brown's death

The Taoiseach has said that the Government would support a public inquiry into the death of Sean Brown.

Politics • 13 May

Ireland and the EU hope that a trade agreement can be reached, and tariffs avoided

Tánaiste concerned by deals that leave tariffs in place

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said that while he welcomes the "potential cooling" between China and the US after they agreed on a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs for now, he is concerned by deals that still leave tariffs in place.

Politics • 13 May

Both men were remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison

Two men charged over €1.6m drugs seizure in Dublin

Two men have appeared in court charged in connection with a €1.6 million drug seizure in Dublin, on Friday night.

Courts • 05 May

AkiDwA said there is a 'huge' increase in migrant women and girls who are subjected to harm and who are contacting them

Rise in migrant women seeking support for violence

An organisation which supports migrant women affected by crime said that it has witnessed a rise in those seeking support who are exposed to gender-based violence. AkiDwA said there is a "huge" increase in migrant women and girls who are subjected to harm and who are contacting them.

Ireland • 03 May

A workshop in a suburb of Lusaka, Zambia centred on teaching boys why women and girls should have the same rights as them

Boys' workshops help Zambia move towards gender equality

In Zambia, where traditionally men held the most power and authority, more people are confronting cultural norms to try and break the cycle of gender inequality. Karen Creed and camera man Brian Walsh travelled to Lusaka to find out how certain initiatives help to improve daily life for women.

Africa • 02 May