Ailbhe Conneely

Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

Lone parent families at 'highest risk of poverty' - ESRI

Lone parent families, large families and households with a working-age disabled adult face the highest risks of persistent at risk of poverty and deprivation, according to the ESRI.

Ireland • 31 Jul

Court rules in State's favour over asylum seekers' rights

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the State after it challenged a High Court ruling regarding the rights of International Protection applicants to have their basic needs, including accommodation, met by the State.

Ireland • 30 Jul

Nearly 500 concerns raised about Irish charities in 2024

Nearly 500 concerns were raised about registered Irish charities last year, marking a decrease on the number of concerns raised in 2023, according to the latest Charities Regulator annual report.

Ireland • 30 Jul

The number of people aged 85 and over in Ireland is set to more than double by 2043

Deepening fragmentation in nursing home sector - report

Ireland's nursing home care sector faces deepening fragmentation, widening inequities, and unsustainable pressure on residents, families, and staff, according to a paper published by Nursing Homes Ireland.

Ireland • 30 Jul

The Rutland Centre's report also said there was a 'surge' in multi-addiction cases last year

Rise in number of women seeking cocaine treatment

Women represent one of the fastest growing groups seeking treatment for cocaine, according to rehabilitation facility the Rutland Centre.

Health • 28 Jul

Almost 5,000 children in emergency accommodation in June

Latest homeless figures show another rise in the number of people who accessed emergency accommodation last month.

Ireland • 25 Jul

Tusla referred 19 deaths of children to review panel

Nineteen deaths of children between infancy and 20 years of age were notified to the National Review Panel (NRP) by Tusla last year.

Ireland • 24 Jul

Applications for asylum in Ireland rose sharply last year (stock pic)

Views to immigration more negative in disadvantaged areas

Attitudes to immigration in Ireland are more negative in disadvantaged communities, particularly where the proportion of migrants has increased since 2011, according to the ESRI.

Ireland • 22 Jul

No further investigation into Bishop Eamonn Casey - GNPSB

A review by the Garda National Protective Services Bureau into the original investigation file on Bishop Eamonn Casey has been completed and no further investigative actions have been identified.

Ireland • 20 Jul

Public disquiet factor in Casey's removal from crypt

It is questionable how the Galway Diocese could have kept Bishop Casey's mortal remains at the cathedral indefinitely, considering the public disquiet over their presence, writes Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Jul