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Emergency accommodation 'nightmare' for family - mother

New figures from Focus Ireland show the number of families seeking assistance from their homelessness services reached a record high last year.

Ireland • 12 Mar

Iranians speak about the war and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iranians tell of fears and hopes as war nears one week

It is a week tomorrow since the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran, and the regime of the now dead Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Republican Guard.

Middle East • 06 Mar

'Constant worry': The human cost of high energy bills

As latest figures show that almost 320,000 people were in arrears on their electricity bills in December last year, members of the public share their stories on the impact of the struggle to make the payments.

Ireland • 27 Feb

Help on way for people in electricity arrears - Tánaiste

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said help is on the way for the 320,000 people in arrears on their electricity bills.

Ireland • 27 Feb

a photo of the flood alleviation schemes on the river poddle

Local authority crews on standby amid weather warnings

Local authority crews in Dublin are working to assist people likely to experience possible flooding as a Status Orange warning for rain comes into effect for the capital.

Ireland • 05 Feb

'Fear never leaves' - families facing drug intimidation

An organisation in Dublin which provides support for families who have been subjected to drug intimidation has engaged with 75 high-risk families over the last two years.

Ireland • 20 Jan

6% drop in visitors this year, tourism body estimates

The Irish tourism sector has slowed in the past year, with the number of people visiting Ireland estimated at 6.16 million in 2025, down 6% on 2024 levels.

Business • 30 Dec 25

Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across Ireland

Protests took place in cities and towns across Ireland this afternoon in support of Palestine.

Regional • 06 Sep 25

A derelict building in Dublin city centre

131 derelict buildings recorded in Dublin city

The number of derelict buildings in Dublin city has increased by almost 80% in the last four years, according to figures from Dublin City Council's Derelict Sites Register.

Dublin • 05 Aug 25

Anna Hanbury received substance treatment at Coolmine

Number of women seeking drug, alcohol treatment up 10%

There was a 10% increase in the number of women seeking treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2024.

Health • 11 Jul 25