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    Over 17,000 homeless last month in record high

    Homeless figures have surpassed 17,000 for the first time, with the number in emergency accommodation last month reaching a total of 17,112.

    Ireland • 27 Feb
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    Concerns over autonomy of Confidential Recipient Office

    The Confidential Recipient Office - which examines concerns about HSE-run services - should remain independent, according to Safeguarding Ireland.

    Politics • 27 Feb
    Four people stand outside the Dáil

    After apology, concern for those who still feel excluded

    The Government's apology to institutional abuse survivors is welcome, but there's concern for those who - after four State apologies - still feel excluded.

    Analysis and Comment • 27 Feb
    Taoiseach Micheál Martin

    Government apologises to institutional abuse survivors

    The Government has issued a formal apology to survivors of institutional abuse, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin telling the Dáil that what they went through was "harrowing".

    Ireland • 25 Feb
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    Wakes not permitted in Catholic churches, says Bishop

    The Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise has clarified diocesan guidance that wakes, with an open coffin, are not permitted in churches.

    Ireland • 24 Feb
    Photo of Archbishop Francis Duffy

    Tuam Archbishop Francis Duffy appointed Bishop of Killala

    Pope Leo has appointed Archbishop Francis Duffy, to minister simultaneously as Archbishop of Tuam and as Bishop of Killala.

    Regional • 23 Feb
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    HIQA finds 'sub-standard' care at southeast nursing home

    Sub-standard care at a nursing home in the southeast of the country was found to impact residents' safety, well-being and quality of life, according to an inspection report by the Health Information and Quality Authority.

    Ireland • 23 Feb
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    Govt launches consultation on disability support payment

    A public consultation on the Cost of Disability has been launched by the Minister for Social Protection.

    Ireland • 20 Feb
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    Asylum seekers who became homeless awarded damages

    The High Court has awarded damages to two men who became homeless in Dublin after applying for international protection in 2023.

    Courts • 20 Feb
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    PSNI receives 101 referrals in Presbyterian Church probe

    The Police Service of Northern Ireland has received 101 referrals as part of its ongoing investigation into safeguarding concerns within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

    Ireland • 19 Feb
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