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
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
Rise in abuse claims made against Catholic Church members There has been a significant increase in the number of new allegations notified to the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland. Ireland • 10 Jun 25
Rise in abuse claims made against Catholic Church members There has been a significant increase in the number of new allegations notified to the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland. Ireland • 10 Jun 25
