Ailbhe Conneely

Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

Dr Niall Muldoon speaking on RTE s Prime Time

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 • 6 hrs

Three in four people broadly trust charities - survey

Three in four people (75%) say that they broadly trust charities and community groups working across Ireland, according to a new survey.

Ireland • 18 hrs

. Photo shows members of gardai search teams at the search site in Donabate.

Tusla: Engagement with boy's family centred on support

Tusla has said that initial indications show there were no child protection concerns in relation to the family of the missing boy who is presumed dead in north Co Dublin.

Ireland • 6 hrs

Questions asked of Tusla as Donabate search continues

As gardaí continue to search the site in Donabate for a missing child, many have questioned the role of Tusla in the boy's life.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Sep

Minister asks Tusla to review cases closed during Covid

Minister for Children Norma Foley has asked Tusla to conduct well-being checks on cases closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, as a search continued for a missing boy who is presumed dead in north county Dublin.

Ireland • 03 Sep

Govt 'determined' to address spinal surgery delays

The Taoiseach has said that he understands the anger and frustration of parents of children waiting on spinal surgery.

Ireland • 03 Sep

St John of God Group appoints Jerry Dempsey as CEO

St John of God Hospitaller Services Group has announced the appointment of Jerry Dempsey as Group Chief Executive Officer.

Ireland • 02 Sep

father of the catholic church at the altar holds the host and the chalice to impart communion to the parishioners

Catholic Church in Ireland urge people to return to Mass

The Catholic Church in Ireland is urging parishioners who may have ceased attending mass during the Covid-19 pandemic to return.

Ireland • 31 Aug

Inadequate accommodation for trafficking victims - IHREC

The IHREC has expressed concern to the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings over a "highly inadequate provision" of accommodation for victims of trafficking in Ireland.

Ireland • 28 Aug

Chief Executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Rachel Morrogh stressed continued education on consent

DRCC stress importance of 'enthusiastic' consent

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has stressed the importance of continued education and open dialogue to foster a culture of "enthusiastic and respectful" consent.

Ireland • 28 Aug