Dublin Simon report shows 'deepening' homelessness crisis Dublin Simon's outreach team, which offers support to people who are homeless, experienced an increase in demand for services last year compared to 2023. Dublin • 11 Sep
Dublin Simon report shows 'deepening' homelessness crisis Dublin Simon's outreach team, which offers support to people who are homeless, experienced an increase in demand for services last year compared to 2023. Dublin • 11 Sep
€50m pledged to help families exit long-term homelessness Minister for Housing James Browne has announced that €50 million will be used to target the removal of families from long-term emergency accommodation. Ireland • 10 Sep
€50m pledged to help families exit long-term homelessness Minister for Housing James Browne has announced that €50 million will be used to target the removal of families from long-term emergency accommodation. Ireland • 10 Sep
Loneliness 'powerful factor' in health of older people Loneliness has emerged as a persistent and powerful factor influencing the health and wellbeing of older adults, according to Trinity College Dublin's Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing Health • 09 Sep
Loneliness 'powerful factor' in health of older people Loneliness has emerged as a persistent and powerful factor influencing the health and wellbeing of older adults, according to Trinity College Dublin's Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing Health • 09 Sep
Sonas Chief Executive steps down, citing need for reforms The Chief Executive of the domestic violence service Sonas has stepped down, citing red tape and a broader need for reform across the sector as reasons for his departure. Ireland • 09 Sep
Sonas Chief Executive steps down, citing need for reforms The Chief Executive of the domestic violence service Sonas has stepped down, citing red tape and a broader need for reform across the sector as reasons for his departure. Ireland • 09 Sep
Fifth of children in poverty after housing costs - ESRI One in five children are living below the poverty line after housing costs are taken into account, according to research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Ireland • 09 Sep
Fifth of children in poverty after housing costs - ESRI One in five children are living below the poverty line after housing costs are taken into account, according to research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Ireland • 09 Sep
Housing charity concerns over 'garden room' proposals Housing charity Threshold has raised concerns about the "potential unintended consequences" of proposed changes to exempted development regulations, including garden homes. Politics • 08 Sep
Housing charity concerns over 'garden room' proposals Housing charity Threshold has raised concerns about the "potential unintended consequences" of proposed changes to exempted development regulations, including garden homes. Politics • 08 Sep
Renewed scrutiny of 'robust child protection system' If ever there was a mic-drop moment this week, it came on Thursday night when the Ombudsman for Children issued a scathing statement about the response to the case of the missing boy in north county Dublin. Analysis and Comment • 06 Sep
Renewed scrutiny of 'robust child protection system' If ever there was a mic-drop moment this week, it came on Thursday night when the Ombudsman for Children issued a scathing statement about the response to the case of the missing boy in north county Dublin. Analysis and Comment • 06 Sep
Search for missing boy in Dublin suspended for evening The search for a missing child, who is presumed dead, in north Co Dublin has been suspended for the evening and will continue over the weekend. Ireland • 05 Sep
Search for missing boy in Dublin suspended for evening The search for a missing child, who is presumed dead, in north Co Dublin has been suspended for the evening and will continue over the weekend. Ireland • 05 Sep
More over 55s seeking help - homeless, addiction charity There was a rise in the number of people over the age of 55 who sought support from the homelessness and addiction charity Merchants Quay Ireland last year. Ireland • 05 Sep
More over 55s seeking help - homeless, addiction charity There was a rise in the number of people over the age of 55 who sought support from the homelessness and addiction charity Merchants Quay Ireland last year. Ireland • 05 Sep
Ombudsman criticises State's response to Donabate case The Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon has said he is "extremely concerned" over the State's response to a boy who is missing in north county Dublin and presumed dead. Ireland • 05 Sep
Ombudsman criticises State's response to Donabate case The Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon has said he is "extremely concerned" over the State's response to a boy who is missing in north county Dublin and presumed dead. Ireland • 05 Sep
