Gaps in supports for those bereaved by suicide - study Research focusing on people who have lost loved ones to suicide has highlighted the need for affordable and timely support to help those who are … Ireland • 11 Oct 22
Call for laws on safe access zones near health premises The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has called for safe access zones to be legislated for without further delay. Ireland • 06 Oct 22
Numbers seeking warmth in churches expected to rise Irish Catholic Bishops say there has been a "lack of assistance" for community facilities, including parish centres, community halls and church buildings in Budget 2023. Ireland • 06 Oct 22
Domestic violence charity sees demand rise 324% in 2021 Service interventions for children by Aoibhneas, a charity which supports women and children subject to domestic violence, rose by 324% last year. Ireland • 06 Oct 22
Irish protection system in crisis, says Refugee Council The Irish protection system is in crisis, according to the Irish Refugee Council. Ireland • 05 Oct 22
Minister O'Gorman defends survivor testimonies decision The Minister for Children has defended the Government's decision to place testimonies given by survivors to the Commission of Investigation on Mother and Baby Homes … Ireland • 04 Oct 22
Over 230 applications for access to birth information The Adoption Authority of Ireland has said that since this morning's opening of birth information access for adopted people, over 230 applications have been registered … Ireland • 03 Oct 22
Health centre used residents money without consent A mental health centre in Galway used money it was safeguarding for residents to fill a deficit in other residents' monies without permission, an inspection … Regional • 29 Sep 22
Section 39 providers welcome once-off funding Section 39 providers in the disability sector have welcomed a one-off fund announced in Budget 2023. Ireland • 29 Sep 22
NYCI: Provision for youth work in budget not sufficient The provision for youth work in Budget 2023 is not sufficient for a sector that is hard hit by the cost-of-living crisis, according to the … Ireland • 28 Sep 22
