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    Trafficking concerns amid Vietnamese IPA rise

    There has been a significant rise in the number of Vietnamese nationals applying for international protection in Ireland, according to figures from the Department of Justice.

    Ireland • 14 hrs
    Dr Margaret Kennedy at the launch of Cothrom

    New disability rights and equality organisation launches

    A disability rights and equality organisation - which will be "upfront and uncompromising" in calling out matters impacting disabled people - has been launched.

    Ireland • 14 Oct
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    Public consultation launched on standards of CAMHS

    A public consultation to help inform the development of national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services has been launched by the Mental Health Commission.

    Health • 14 Oct
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    Rise in young Ukrainians seeking temporary protection

    There has been an increase in the number of young adults from Ukraine seeking temporary protection in Ireland.

    Ireland • 11 Oct
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    Concern over response to children arriving in State alone

    Concerns have been raised about how Ireland is responding to the growing number of separated children arriving in the State without parents or guardians.

    Ireland • 10 Oct
    Pope Leo XIV signs his Apostolic Exhortation 'Dilexi te' at a desk in the presence of Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra.

    Pope Leo publishes first teaching document as pontiff

    Pope Leo has published his first teaching document, which focuses on the poor.

    World • 09 Oct
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    35% rise in trafficking victims engaging with Ruhama

    There was a 35% rise in the number of victims of human trafficking that engaged with Ruhama last year.

    Ireland • 08 Oct
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    Gender Recognition Certificate applications fell in 2024

    The number of applications granted for Gender Recognition Certificates (GRC) fell slightly last year compared to 2023.

    Ireland • 08 Oct
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    Spiritan Order denies delaying progress on redress scheme

    The Spiritan Order has denied deliberately delaying or obstructing progress on a redress scheme for victims and survivors of abuse.

    Ireland • 08 Oct
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    Dept of Health budget to provide for 3,300 extra staff

    A record level of total funding of €27.4bn will be allocated to the Department of Health for 2026.

    Budget 2026 • 07 Oct
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