Ailbhe Conneely

Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

Eamonn Casey's remains removed from Galway cathedral

The remains of the late Bishop Eamonn Casey have been removed from the crypt of Galway Cathedral, Galway Diocese has confirmed.

Ireland • 19 Jul

The HSE has confirmed that a 12-bedded health and addiction stabilisation service has opened, in line with plans to develop and expand services at the facility

Funding for further beds at Usher's Island care facility

Funding for an additional 12 beds in the Health and Addiction Care Facility run by Dublin Simon Community on Ushers Island has been confirmed.

Dublin • 18 Jul

Number of properties available under HAP scheme drops

The number of properties that were available to rent within the discretionary rate of the Housing Assistance Payment scheme last month fell to 32.

Ireland • 18 Jul

The outside of Merchants Quay Ireland in Dublin city centre

Shift in attitudes towards drug addiction, study finds

The number of people who believe that those who are dependent on drugs only have themselves to blame has fallen by almost half in the past 25 years, dropping from 57% to 30%.

Ireland • 11 Jul

The Dáil was hearing statements on domestic, sexual and gender based violence with survivors in attendance in the public gallery

Dáil hears call for 'strangulation porn' to be banned

The Dáil has heard a call for so-called "strangulation porn" to be banned.

Politics • 10 Jul

Referrals to Tusla increased to more than 96,600 in 2024

Tusla's social workers dealt with 96,666 child protection and welfare referrals last year which was a 5% increase on referrals in 2023.

Ireland • 09 Jul

Helen McEntee speaking at a press conference.

Commission's complex work spans years of societal change

The work that lies ahead for the Commission of Investigation into the Handling of Child Sexual Abuse in Schools is significant, complex and spans decades of huge societal changes in Ireland, writes Ailbhe Conneely.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Jul

Scale of investigation reflects 'deep impact on families'

The scale of the Commission of Investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools across the country reflects the thousands of lives affected and the deep impact on families and communities for generations, according to an organisation working with abuse survivors.

Ireland • 08 Jul