Ailbhe Conneely

Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

Trans community express concern over waiting list closure

A number of groups representing the trans community have expressed concern over news that the National Gender Service (NGS) is to close its waiting list to new patients in March next year.

Ireland • 12 Dec 25

Immigration fell last year, asylum applications rose

Immigration to Ireland fell sharply last year, with overall arrivals down 16% in the year to April 2025, according to the European Migration Network Ireland's annual review.

Ireland • 11 Dec 25

Guide for trans and non-binary people's rights published

A guide for trans and non-binary people to know their rights has published. The initiative, which began over a year ago, was led by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, in collaboration with ShoutOut and Transgender Equality Network Ireland.

Ireland • 11 Dec 25

Minister for Children Norma Foley speaking outside Government Buildings

Minister announces reforms to Assessment of Need process

Targeted reforms to improve the Assessment of Need process for children and their families have been announced.

Ireland • 10 Dec 25

Community Foundation Ireland celebrates 25 years

The philanthropic hub Community Foundation Ireland is celebrating 25 years since it was first established.

Ireland • 04 Dec 25

Concern raised over violence against minorities

Significant concern has been raised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions over increasing violence and aggression against minorities.

Ireland • 03 Dec 25

Five care centres had registration revoked in 2024 - HIQA

Concerns about the governance and management of a number of centres for people with disabilities have been highlighted in an overview report by the Health Information and Quality Authority.

Ireland • 03 Dec 25

small boy kneeling while showing back to camera with visible feet.

More capacity needed in child care system, says HIQA

Children living in statutory residential care, foster care, special care and detention generally received good-quality, safe care throughout 2024, according to the Health Information and Quality Authority.

Ireland • 02 Dec 25

Over 16,700 homeless last month in another record high

Homelessness has reached another record high with 16,766 people accessing emergency accommodation last month.

Ireland • 28 Nov 25

Concern over residential centre's use of CCTV - HIQA

HIQA Inspectors found "insufficient recognition" by the management team of a Tusla Residential Centre for children, on the impact of monitoring children's movements through CCTV, on their fundamental rights.

Ireland • 28 Nov 25