John Burke

IHREC said gaps remain in the protection of victims of human trafficking (file image)

End prosecution of human trafficking victims - IHREC

Victims of human trafficking in Ireland should be granted statutory protection from prosecution, according to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

Ireland • 13 Sep 23

As job losses mounted in recent weeks, many child support payments from liable parents, mostly fathers, stopped suddenly and without explanation, the groups said

Child maintenance withheld during pandemic - One Family

Lone parents, mostly single mothers, have encountered "significant" non-payment of child maintenance since coronavirus pandemic emerged in recent weeks, according to several groups advocating on their behalf.

Coronavirus • 19 Apr 20

A range of options are being examined by the Government

Depts in talks over accommodation for asylum seekers

The Department of Defence is in talks with the Department of Justice about the provision of asylum seeker accommodation.

Ireland • 25 Nov 19

Liver Wellness said that an 'unauthorised access' to the company's email account had occurred

Liver patients exposed in data breach

Patients at a Dublin-based company, which conducts liver scanning procedures, have been informed of a significant data breach affecting the company's email system.

Ireland • 17 Nov 19

Christina Crumlish shows off some of the cracks in her north Donegal home caused by Mica

Homeowners disappointed at Mica redress scheme delay

Homeowners promised a multi-million euro redress scheme to fix defective building blocks say they are "disappointed" the scheme remains closed a full year after it was approved by the Government.

Ireland • 13 Oct 19

Maeve Lewis said she was aware of at least four people who had taken their own lives while waiting for an appointment

Support group warns of suicide risk over waiting list

The sexual violence support group One In Four has warned of the risk of suicide among vulnerable people waiting long times for appointments.

Ireland • 01 Jul 19

Around 50 prisoners were involved in the incident at the jail

Inmates stage 'dirty protest' at Midlands Prison

RTÉ News has learned that a significant disturbance took place at the Midlands Prison in recent days in which dozens of prisoners refused to leave the exercise yard after many had first smeared their cells with human excrement.

Ireland • 09 Jun 19

The funding in question was provided by COSC, an agency under the ambit of the Department of Justice

Dept investigates misuse of abuse support funds

The Department of Justice has carried out an investigation into claims that almost €90,000 in funding was misused by a non-government body working in the sexual assault support sector, RTÉ News has learned.

Ireland • 10 Apr 19

The report was carried out by the consultancy firm Deloitte for Dublin City Council, and was finalised in recent weeks

Dublin Fire Brigade criticised in spending report

Dublin Fire Brigade has been strongly criticised over spending failures at the service in an unpublished internal report, a copy of which has been obtained by RTÉ News.

Dublin • 17 Feb 19

Leo Varadkar warned that position could change if the INMO strike action continues

No plans to withdraw nurse pay increments - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government has no immediate plans to withdraw pay increments from striking nurses, however he warned that position could change if the INMO industrial action continues.

Health • 03 Feb 19