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    Social Justice Ireland co-founder Sr Brigid Reynolds dies

    Co-founder and former joint CEO of Social Justice Ireland (SJI) Sr Brigid Reynolds has died aged 82.

    Ireland • 05 Jan
    Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd overlooking St Peter's Square on 8 May 2025

    Jubilee year sees death of pope, election of successor

    2025 in Review • 28 Dec 25
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    'I was broken' - how refuge centre changed woman's life

    Last year, Saoirse Domestic Violence Services was unable to provide refuge to 72% of victims. 59 calls for refuge were unmet in December alone, due to a lack of availability.

    Ireland • 19 Dec 25
    PCI Moderator Rt Rev Dr Richard Murray 2 addressing the Special General Assembly

    PCI moderator apologises over safeguarding failings

    The moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has apologised to those who have been hurt or harmed as a result of the church's central safeguarding failings.

    Ireland • 18 Dec 25
    Assembly Buildings Belfast, HQ of Presbyterian Church

    Presbyterian Church agrees new safeguarding department

    The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has agreed the establishment of a new Safeguarding Department.

    Ulster • 18 Dec 25
    Members of the D8 surfers club

    Being tech-savvy has no age limit - club marks tenth year

    A technology club for older people based at the Digital Hub in Dublin has concluded its tenth year of classes, which included courses on Artificial Intelligence, WhatsApp and scamming.

    Dublin • 17 Dec 25
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    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 • 16 Dec 25
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    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 • 16 Dec 25
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    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 • 16 Dec 25
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    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 25
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