Mother describes being made homeless as 'traumatic' Lorraine and her two daughters have found themselves in a predicament they never envisaged. The landlord of the house they rented for many years needed the property back for a family member, which Lorraine understood entirely. Housing • 27 Jun 25
Mother describes being made homeless as 'traumatic' Lorraine and her two daughters have found themselves in a predicament they never envisaged. The landlord of the house they rented for many years needed the property back for a family member, which Lorraine understood entirely. Housing • 27 Jun 25
Rise in number of people recorded as homeless last month The number of men, women and children experiencing homelessness increased in May compared to the previous month. Ireland • 27 Jun 25
Rise in number of people recorded as homeless last month The number of men, women and children experiencing homelessness increased in May compared to the previous month. Ireland • 27 Jun 25
33% of Women's Aid contacts abused by ex-partner - report Women's Aid has said that 33% of women who contacted the domestic violence service last year, were subjected to abuse from their ex-partner. Ireland • 25 Jun 25
33% of Women's Aid contacts abused by ex-partner - report Women's Aid has said that 33% of women who contacted the domestic violence service last year, were subjected to abuse from their ex-partner. Ireland • 25 Jun 25
Survivors feel 'distress' over Mother and Baby scheme Eligibility requirements currently part of the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme have caused anger and distress to many survivors, according to the Special Advocate for Survivors. Ireland • 25 Jun 25
Survivors feel 'distress' over Mother and Baby scheme Eligibility requirements currently part of the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme have caused anger and distress to many survivors, according to the Special Advocate for Survivors. Ireland • 25 Jun 25
HIQA publishes 47 reports on nursing homes The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has published 47 inspection reports on nursing homes and residential centres for older people. Health • 23 Jun 25
HIQA publishes 47 reports on nursing homes The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has published 47 inspection reports on nursing homes and residential centres for older people. Health • 23 Jun 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
