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  • Ailbhe Conneely

    Ailbhe Conneely

    Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

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    According to its latest annual overview report, 44% of the centres were overcrowded in 2025 (stock image)

    Overcrowding at IPAS centres increased by 19% - HIQA

    Overcrowding at International Protection Accommodation Service centres inspected by the Health Information and Quality Authority increased by 19% last year.

    Ireland • 03 Mar
    Parents James Reardon and Ruth McSkane face €10,000 in hearing aid costs

    Deaf couple facing €10,000 bill for hearing aids

    A Deaf couple, both in employment, say they are being penalised for working and "moving away" from the disability allowance.

    Health • 03 Mar
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    Rise in households at risk of homelessness, says charity

    Households at risk of homelessness that contacted housing charity Threshold for the first time increased by more than 21% year-on-year, according to its final quarter figures of 2025.

    Ireland • 03 Mar
    YONI WIEDER-CHIEF RABBI IRELAND

    'Deep concern' over number of anti-Semitic incidents

    The Jewish Representative Council of Ireland has expressed "deep concern" about the number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded here over a six-month period up to January this year.

    Ireland • 02 Mar
    Silhouette of man sitting alone by window dark room , head in their hands, feelings of sadness,depression,hopelessness ,Mental Distress Consept.

    Mother of man with schizophrenia fears for her son's life

    The mother of a young man diagnosed with schizophrenia has expressed concern about her son, whose life she believes is at risk, due to his discharge from mental health services.

    Health • 01 Mar
    A protest in Dublin for the introduction of an emergency disability payment (Pic: Ailbhe Conneely)

    Around 400 people attend disability rights protest

    Up to 400 people have attended a protest in Dublin on the cost of disability.

    Ireland • 28 Feb
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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
    Peadar Toibin speaking on the Six One News

    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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