Laura Fletcher

Father and son Damien and Cillian Ginty worked together to rescue a kite surfer

'True heroes' honoured by Water Safety for saving lives

Fifty-five people have received awards from Water Safety Ireland in recognition of the roles they played in saving 29 lives in 24 near-drowning incidents.

Ireland • 14 Nov 23

HSE issues heroin warning after more than 20 overdoses

The HSE has warned heroin users to be "extra cautious" following more than 20 overdoses in Dublin in 24 hours.

Health • 09 Nov 23

At the end of last month, 25,019 people were in accommodation overseen by the International Protection Accommodation Service

Number in Direct Provision passes 25,000 for first time

The number of people living in Direct Provision accommodation passed 25,000 for the first time last month.

Ireland • 08 Nov 23

Jim Coffey and Tony Holland were school friends before they ended up working together

Old friends share memories of helping build Busáras

After more than 70 years, friends Jim Coffey and Tony Holland share their memories of helping build Busáras.

Dublin • 26 Oct 23

The latest 'Locked Out of the Market' quarterly report found just 27 properties were available to rent

Number of homes available under HAP scheme hits new low

The number of homes available to rent under the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme limits has fallen to the lowest level on record.

Ireland • 25 Oct 23

The Balheary Road in Swords in Dublin remains flooded today and had been blocked by an abandoned car (Pic: Fingal County Council)

Govt urgently examining flood assistance, says Tánaiste

The Tánaiste has said the Government is urgently examining humanitarian schemes to assist home and business owners impacted by this week's floods.

Weather • 21 Oct 23

Military tents are being used to house refugees at a number of sites

73 Ukrainian refugees living in tents in Mullingar

73 Ukrainian refugees are still living in tents at Columb Barracks in Westmeath.

Ireland • 20 Oct 23

Heated cabins will be available to accommodate newly arrived Ukrainians on another site on the Stradbally estate

Laois volunteers say 'no way' to sustain efforts

Volunteers in Stradbally, Co Laois, who supported Ukrainian refugees living in tents over the past six weeks say there is "no way" they can sustain the effort for a further 32 weeks.

Ireland • 25 Oct 23

Around 319 people are living on the grounds of the former Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum

'There are empty buildings, but they keep us in tents'

One of the 319 asylum seekers who were moved into the site of the former Central Mental Hospital in Co Dublin say that they are kept in tents while the buildings on the campus, which lie empty, could accommodate them.

Ireland • 17 Oct 23

Ukrainian refugees will continue to be accommodated on a site in Stradbally, Co Laois, but will stay in cabins instead of tents

Laois site to continue accommodating Ukrainian refugees

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has announced that it will continue to use a site in Stradbally, Co Laois, to accommodate Ukrainian refugees, however they will stay in cabins instead of tents.

Ireland • 16 Oct 23