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    Ailbhe Conneely

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    Photo show members of the gardaí at a search site in Donabate, Dublin

    Renewed scrutiny of 'robust child protection system'

    If ever there was a mic-drop moment this week, it came on Thursday night when the Ombudsman for Children issued a scathing statement about the response to the case of the missing boy in north county Dublin.

    Analysis and Comment • 06 Sep 25
    A view of those involved in the search for a missing boy in a field in Donabate

    Search for missing boy in Dublin suspended for evening

    The search for a missing child, who is presumed dead, in north Co Dublin has been suspended for the evening and will continue over the weekend.

    Ireland • 05 Sep 25
    Homeless person sitting on pavement

    More over 55s seeking help - homeless, addiction charity

    There was a rise in the number of people over the age of 55 who sought support from the homelessness and addiction charity Merchants Quay Ireland last year.

    Ireland • 05 Sep 25
    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 • 05 Sep 25
    Coins being donated in charity bucket

    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 • 04 Sep 25
    . 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 • 04 Sep 25
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    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 25
    . Photo shows members of gardai search teams at the search site in Donabate.

    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 25
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    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 25
    Jerry Dempsey poses in front of tree.

    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 25
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