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Ailbhe Conneely

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Humane asylum process for Ireland needed - review

A review of the International Protection system by NGOs, academics, migrant representatives and the think-tank Social Justice Ireland has stated that a fair, timely and humane asylum process is essential.
Ireland • 19 Jan

Serious concerns raised over Ireland's childcare system

Serious concerns have been raised about Ireland's childcare system, with severe shortages of social workers and vulnerable children being left in unsuitable accommodation among the issues cited by the Child Law Project.
Social Affairs • 19 Jan

Immigration levels overestimated by public, says ESRI

Many people believe immigration is happening in Ireland on a larger scale than it really is, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.
Ireland • 15 Jan

Magdalene survivor Mary Merritt dies aged 95

Magdalene Laundry survivor and advocate Mary Merritt has died aged 95.
Ireland • 13 Jan

Report flags housing challenges facing migrant families

Lone-parent migrant families with legal status in Ireland are trapped between Direct Provision and homelessness, according to research by ActionAid Ireland.
Ireland • 13 Jan

Social Justice Ireland co-founder Sr Brigid Reynolds dies

Co-founder and former joint CEO of Social Justice Ireland (SJI) Sr Brigid Reynolds has died aged 82.
Ireland • 05 Jan

Jubilee year sees death of pope, election of successor

2025 in Review • 28 Dec 25

'I was broken' - how refuge centre changed woman's life

Last year, Saoirse Domestic Violence Services was unable to provide refuge to 72% of victims. 59 calls for refuge were unmet in December alone, due to a lack of availability.
Ireland • 19 Dec 25

PCI moderator apologises over safeguarding failings

The moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has apologised to those who have been hurt or harmed as a result of the church's central safeguarding failings.
Ireland • 18 Dec 25

Presbyterian Church agrees new safeguarding department

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has agreed the establishment of a new Safeguarding Department.
Ulster • 18 Dec 25
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