Karen Creed

A ban against child marriage in Zambia was only introduced 17 months ago

Breaking the silence on gender-based violence in Zambia

Zambia in southern Africa has some of the highest rates of reported gender-based violence in the world. Karen Creed and camera man Brian Walsh travelled there, supported by the Simon Cumbers Media Fund, to look at the impact of this violence on women and girls.

Africa • 01 May

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was responding to calls for the introduction of a wage subsidy scheme in response to the tariffs

Tariff supports have to be 'sustainable' - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said any supports to help businesses affected by US tariffs needs to be "financially sustainable" in the medium and long-term.

Politics • 09 Apr

Magnus Brunner said it was important to have one set of rules that applied across the EU

New deportation legislation a 'gamechanger' - EU official

EU Commissioner for Internal Relations and Migration Magnus Brunner has said proposed new legislation on the deportation of unsuccessful asylum applicants is a "gamechanger".

Europe • 11 Mar

Selena McKenzie from Redcross, Co Wicklow said her sheep were killed and injured by dogs

Farmer describes 'devastating' dog attacks on her sheep

A Co Wicklow farmer, whose sheep have been attacked three times over five years, has described the attacks as "devastating".

Ireland • 10 Feb

A view of 'Go Slow' signs in Co Offaly this morning. The sign now means drivers must not exceed 60km/h

Explained: Why are speed limits changing and where?

From today the speed limit on many rural local roads has changed from 80km/h to 60km/h. It's being rolled out to get people to slow down and ultimately make our roads safer.

Ireland • 07 Feb

Siobháin O'Reilly has been referred for IVF

Being able to avail of fertility scheme 'amazing'

Women share their stories about fertility struggles to raise awareness of the issue.

Health • 05 Feb

The HSE said around 150 couples are availing of State-funded IVF every month

Number availing of free IVF treatment rises by 50%

The number of couples who are availing of free IVF has risen by 50% within a year.

Health • 05 Feb

The free event is taking place at Meeting House Square and the surrounding areas

Hundreds gather for Lunar New Year event in Dublin

Hundreds of people have gathered in Dublin city centre to celebrate the Lunar New Year Festival.

Dublin • 02 Feb

Brendan Graham has had previous international success with songs like 'Rock 'n' Roll Kids' and 'You Raise Me Up'

O, America: Irish songwriter surprise over US performance

Irish songwriter Brendan Graham said he did not have the "slightest idea" that his song 'O, America' was going to be performed during Donald Trump's inauguration.

Ireland • 20 Jan

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's Rachel Morrogh believes there is an opportunity to change the future for a generation in relation to sexual violence

Sexual violence 'epidemic' can be fought in the classroom

Throughout 2024, more women waived their anonymity to expose their perpetrators while highlighting the trauma they have gone through. Dublin Rape Crisis Centre CEO Rachel Morrogh believes there is a window of opportunity to change the future for a generation currently in primary school.

2024 in Review • 06 Jan