Conor McMorrow

Prime Time

Roderic O'Gorman said the abuse faced by three men in foster care was 'absolutely appalling'

Minister for Children to meet men abused in foster care

Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman has pledged to meet three men featured in a report by RTÉ's Prime Time on the State's boarding-out system.

Prime Time • 26 Feb 21

Tens of thousands of children were were fostered in a system arranged by the State

Abused foster children 'entitled to redress'

Tens of thousands of children were fostered out as part of a State-arranged system. Many were mistreated, reports Prime Time's Conor McMorrow.

Prime Time • 26 Feb 21

Parents of children who have been killed feel silenced by an October court ruling

Her children were murdered – but she cannot name them

An October court ruling means that this mother cannot even publicly disclose that her children were killed, reports Prime Time's Conor McMorrow.

Prime Time • 03 Feb 21

Imelda McHugh, one of the older participants from Moynalty, with Emma Gorman

Facing up to loneliness in Kells

A school project undertaken by a group of Meath schoolgirls prior proved invaluable to older people when Covid-19 hit.

Prime Time • 18 Dec 20

Mary Dunne is unlikely to be able to host her 17 grandchildren for Christmas dinner

Christmas cancelled? Families, businesses live in hope

As the number of Covid-19 cases trend downwards, a lot of us are now asking exactly what sort of Christmas can be saved.

Prime Time • 24 Nov 20

Socks for children 'not essential' said Minister Damien English

Wreaths and socks 'not essential', says minister

Buying wreaths for All Soul's Day or socks for your children is "not essential", Minister of State Damien English has said.

Prime Time • 30 Oct 20

Loneliness and lockdown: 'We have to give people back hope'

With the intensification of Covid-19 restrictions fears are growing about how many thousands of elderly and vulnerable people will cope with isolation and loneliness

Prime Time • 30 Oct 20

Vitamin D is essential for bone and muscle health. It also helps the immune system to prevent respiratory infections

Vitamin D supplement advised if unable to go outside

People who are self-isolating or unable to go outside during the Covid-19 pandemic should consider taking a daily Vitamin D supplement, the Department of Health has advised.

Coronavirus • 04 Jun 20