Ailbhe Conneely

Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

A signboard for St Mary's Private Catholic Secondary School

Call for Irish help to rescue abducted Nigerian children

Irish authorities have been called upon to engage diplomatic efforts regarding the release of school children abducted from a Catholic School in Nigeria.

Ireland • 2 hrs

Insights into intergenerational living explored in report

The Housing Agency has launched a report offering insights into the benefits of intergenerational living through a scheme of 61 homes in Dublin.

Dublin • 5 hrs

HRB records decrease in drug poisoning deaths in 2022

There was an 8% decrease in the number of drug poisoning deaths in 2022 compared to the previous year according to latest figures from the Health Research Board.

Health • 13 hrs

Trans community express concern over waiting list closure

A number of groups representing the trans community have expressed concern over news that the National Gender Service (NGS) is to close its waiting list to new patients in March next year.

Ireland • 12 Dec

Immigration fell last year, asylum applications rose

Immigration to Ireland fell sharply last year, with overall arrivals down 16% in the year to April 2025, according to the European Migration Network Ireland's annual review.

Ireland • 11 Dec

Guide for trans and non-binary people's rights published

A guide for trans and non-binary people to know their rights has published. The initiative, which began over a year ago, was led by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, in collaboration with ShoutOut and Transgender Equality Network Ireland.

Ireland • 11 Dec

Minister for Children Norma Foley speaking outside Government Buildings

Minister announces reforms to Assessment of Need process

Targeted reforms to improve the Assessment of Need process for children and their families have been announced.

Ireland • 10 Dec

Community Foundation Ireland celebrates 25 years

The philanthropic hub Community Foundation Ireland is celebrating 25 years since it was first established.

Ireland • 04 Dec

Concern raised over violence against minorities

Significant concern has been raised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions over increasing violence and aggression against minorities.

Ireland • 03 Dec

Five care centres had registration revoked in 2024 - HIQA

Concerns about the governance and management of a number of centres for people with disabilities have been highlighted in an overview report by the Health Information and Quality Authority.

Ireland • 03 Dec