Ailbhe Conneely

Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

Organisation representatives prior to the Joint Committee on Justice and Migration this afternoon

More doctors needed ahead of new IP Bill, committee hears

Ireland will need to begin training doctors now, to fulfill what is proposed in the General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025, according to the medical charity Safetynet.

Ireland • 21 Oct

Cabinet to consider introduction of 'Jennie's Law'

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan will seek Cabinet approval tomorrow for the establishment of a Domestic Violence Register.

Ireland • 20 Oct

One in Four's annual report and strategic plan

Online pornography distorting young people's views - Govt

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has warned that online pornography is increasingly being accessed by younger people and "is distorting their perception of human sexuality".

Ireland • 20 Oct

Spiritan survivor calls for swifter redress and apology

Spiritan abuse survivor David Ryan is calling for swifter redress and a State apology.

Ireland • 19 Oct

Trafficking concerns amid Vietnamese IPA rise

There has been a significant rise in the number of Vietnamese nationals applying for international protection in Ireland, according to figures from the Department of Justice.

Ireland • 16 Oct

Dr Margaret Kennedy at the launch of Cothrom

New disability rights and equality organisation launches

A disability rights and equality organisation - which will be "upfront and uncompromising" in calling out matters impacting disabled people - has been launched.

Ireland • 14 Oct

Public consultation launched on standards of CAMHS

A public consultation to help inform the development of national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services has been launched by the Mental Health Commission.

Health • 14 Oct

Ukrainian refugee family waiting for train in station, Ukrainian war concept.

Rise in young Ukrainians seeking temporary protection

There has been an increase in the number of young adults from Ukraine seeking temporary protection in Ireland.

Ireland • 11 Oct

Concern over response to children arriving in State alone

Concerns have been raised about how Ireland is responding to the growing number of separated children arriving in the State without parents or guardians.

Ireland • 10 Oct

Pope Leo XIV signs his Apostolic Exhortation 'Dilexi te' at a desk in the presence of Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra.

Pope Leo publishes first teaching document as pontiff

Pope Leo has published his first teaching document, which focuses on the poor.

World • 09 Oct