Cian McCormack

Israel has rejected international calls for a ceasefire

Heartbroken families forced to flee in Lebanon

Their belongings, their lives, their homes, their dead and their memories. That is what tens of thousands of internally displaced people have left behind as they flee their homes in southern Lebanon.

World • 27 Sep 24

More than 90,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon

Israel ground offensive in Lebanon would be 'devastating'

A leading humanitarian coordinator in Beirut has warned that the possible ground offensive by Israeli troops into Lebanon would deliver a further devastating blow to the already traumatised displaced people there.

Middle East • 26 Sep 24

Possible Israeli entry into Lebanon would be devastating

A leading humanitarian coordinator in Beirut has warned that the possible entry of Israeli troops into Lebanon would deliver a further devastating blow to the already traumatised displaced people there.

Middle East • 26 Sep 24

The Zabad family travelled to Lebanon to attend a family funeral

'Take us from here' - Irish family in appeal from Lebanon

An Irish family stranded in Lebanon has called on the Government to help them leave after Israel launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets yesterday.

Ireland • 24 Sep 24

Keith Siegel was taken hostage on 7 October

Family of Israeli hostage urges ceasefire deal for Gaza

An Israeli family fearful for the life of a loved one held captive in Gaza has called on the international community to press the Israeli government and Hamas for a deal to free hostages.

Middle East • 03 Sep 24

Brendan Boyle said the prisoner swap was 'not an even trade'

Russia prisoner swap 'not an even trade' - US congressman

A US Congressman has warned that the deal to secure the release of a number of people held in prison in Russia has a "downside" despite being the "right deal".

World • 03 Aug 24

Father of three Tal Haimi was killed on 7 October

Families hope for return of hostages as attack continues

"Being in limbo," that's what Israeli families have said it is like waiting for their kidnapped dead to be returned home so they can bury them.

Middle East • 08 May 24

Paraic Hynes says the majority of his 13-year-old daughter Bridget's treatment delays were related to bed shortages

Families speak of impact over cancer care cancellations

While Children's Health Ireland disputes Sinn Féin's claims behind figures on hospital appointments, and the arguments about what makes a cancellation or not, there are individuals, families and children awaiting lifesaving cancer care but experiencing delays and cancellations.

Ireland • 19 Apr 24

Stephen Donnelly said yesterday the continued problem of overcrowding at UHL is 'not acceptable'

Plan to alleviate UHL overcrowding facing challenges

The plan to address UHL overcrowding is facing challenges. Unions have lodged a complaint with the WRC, while the health regulator has said an older nursing home which was to be replaced, is not fully compliant with regulations.

Ireland • 05 Apr 24

It comes after retiring Fine Gael TD Ciarán Cannon said yesterday there is 'coarseness' and 'a toxicity in politics now'

Call for firms to address online abuse of politicians

Social media companies and platforms need to take more responsibility for the abuse suffered by politicians online, a Government minister has said.

Politics • 20 Mar 24