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  • Ailbhe Conneely

    Ailbhe Conneely

    Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

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    The mass at the Basilica of Our Lady in Knock is one of a number of events taking place nationwide

    Pope Leo sends 'good wishes' to Knock Shrine gatherers

    Pope Leo XIV has sent "cordial good wishes" to those gathering at the Knock Shrine today for the renewal of Ireland's consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

    Connacht • 22 Jun
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    Complaints to Ombudsman rose 30% in five years to 2024

    The number of complaints to the Ombudsman rose by over 30% between 2019 and 2024, according to its latest annual report.

    Ireland • 18 Jun
    The report has recommended a specialist children's legal service (Stock image)

    Children at risk of poor outcomes denied rights - report

    Children most at risk of poor outcomes in care, education, housing, disability and mental health services, continue to be denied their rights, according to new research.

    Ireland • 17 Jun
    Households with older children were at a greater risk of income inadequacy when dependent on social welfare

    Minimum standard of living costs up almost 20% since 2020

    Essential minimum living costs increased by 1.8% in the past year with a cumulative increase of 18.8% nationally since 2020.

    Ireland • 17 Jun
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    Safeguarding concerns in the spotlight after RTÉ exposé

    For years, concerns have centred around safeguarding in nursing homes, writes Social Affairs Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely.

    Analysis and Comment • 14 Jun
    Rev Trevor Gribben is the first Clerk of the General Assembly to become Moderator since 1997

    Rev Trevor Gribben becomes Presbyterian Church Moderator

    The new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has completed his first general assembly, during which he was formally installed to the highest office in the church.

    Ireland • 12 Jun
    Dublin, Ireland - May 21, 2016. Saint Patrick's Cathedral in downtown Dublin the capital of Ireland.

    Plans to safeguard future of St Patrick's Cathedral

    Plans have been announced to safeguard the future of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland.

    Dublin • 12 Jun
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    Concern over children in State care who have gone missing

    An inspection of Tusla's Separated Children Seeking International Protection service has discovered that, in January and February of this year, approximately 30 children were missing and unaccounted for.

    Ireland • 12 Jun
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    Updated pledge aims to encourage healthier life choices

    An online module is to be made available to pupils in Catholic schools who wish to avail of an updated Confirmation Pledge next year.

    Ireland • 12 Jun
    The study found that child-related benefits significantly reduced child income poverty and deprivation (Stock image)

    Child benefits lift 150,000 children out of poverty- ESRI

    Child-related benefits have lifted over 150,000 children out of poverty, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.

    Ireland • 11 Jun
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