Ailbhe Conneely

Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

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Financial abuse awareness campaign launched

An awareness drive to increase understanding of financial abuse has been launched by Safeguarding Ireland.

Business • 18 May

AI cannot replace authentic human connection - Archbishop

Artificial intelligence must never replace authentic human connection, according to the Catholic Archbishop and Primate of All Ireland Eamon Martin.

Ireland • 16 May

Child abuse sites using paywalls to evade detection

An increasing number of internet platforms featuring Child Sexual Abuse Material are using paywalls and restricted-access systems in an effort to avoid authorities.

Ireland • 13 May

Youth services in Finglas Ailbhe Conneely

Finglas youth services say they have reached capacity

Youth services in Finglas say they have reached capacity at their facilities which support young people in the area.

Dublin • 12 May

HIQA finds illicit substance use by children at centre

An inspection of residential centre in the southwest operated by Tusla, found regular illicit substance use on the premises by some of the children residing there.

Ireland • 07 May

Archbishop McDowell warns on 'so-called Christian Right'

The Church of Ireland Archbishop John McDowell has warned of the dangers posed by "the so-called Christian Right".

Ireland • 07 May

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Couple's story highlights concern over surrogacy loophole

Cathy and Keith Wheatley first spoke out about their concern regarding the legal loophole which left their children in a precarious position in 2021.

Ireland • 06 May

Parents of surrogate children in call over new law

Parents of children born through surrogacy are calling on the Government to commence the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 without delay.

Ireland • 06 May

Far-right narrative not the majority view - report

A report by the Hope and Courage Collective, which works to build resilience in communities against rising far-right hate and disinformation, has found a widening gap between public attitudes and political discourse.

Ireland • 30 Apr

Meta criticised over measures aimed at under-13s

The European Commission has issued a preliminary finding against US tech giant Meta for allegedly failing to prevent minors under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook.

Europe • 29 Apr