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    'Helpless': Meeting the families fighting for scoliosis care

    The death of nine-year-old Harvey Morrison last month has reignited scrutiny of scoliosis care in Ireland, particularly for children with complex needs. Prime Time met some of those heading to a march in Dublin for Harvey.

    Prime Time • 28 Aug
    Inside the face scanning tech behind social media age limits

    Inside the face scanning tech behind social media age limits

    As age restrictions on social media gain political momentum, biometric software is being explored as a way to effectively enforce any potential laws. So, should this technology be used to build a safer, more secure internet?

    Prime Time • 01 Jul
    CEO of ICSH Donal McManus and Clúid Housing Brian O'Gorman.

    Funding delays threaten thousands of social homes, ICSH warns

    The delivery of thousands of new social homes is facing delay due to Government approval and funding issues, according to social housing organisations.

    Prime Time • 27 May
    Emily and Kevin Flynn's daughters Isabelle and Olivia were three years old when they had surgery

    'We feel sick' - parents speak out over children's hip operations

    The parents of twin girls who both underwent surgery to correct a hip condition have spoken of their unease after receiving a pair of letters informing them that a clinical review is under way into the type of operation carried out on their daughters.

    Prime Time • 15 May
    Cliona Ward was detained on 21 April after travelling to Ireland to see her father last month

    Ward 'full of gratitude' after release from US facility

    Irish woman Cliona Ward, who had been detained in a US immigration facility, has been released, her lawyer has confirmed.

    US • 08 May
    Cliona Ward was detained by ICE in recent weeks.

    Irish woman detained by US immigration to be released

    Irish woman, Cliona Ward, who has been detained in a US immigration facility, is to be released later today, her family has confirmed.

    Ireland • 07 May
    President Trump introduced tariffs of up to 50% on imported washing machines in February 2018.

    What can washing machines tell us about Trump's view of tariffs?

    As President Trump's sweeping tariff policy on imported goods sends the stock market into shock and sparks fear of widespread inflation, what can washing machines tell us about his view on tariffs?

    Prime Time • 09 Apr
    The Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme has been promoted as a key part of government plans to retrofit 500,000 homes by 2030

    Minister: 'Work needed' to ensure take up of 'game-changer' loan

    The Minister for Environment has accepted more work needs to be done to improve take-up of a low-cost loan scheme which was heralded as an environmental 'game-changer' by government prior to its launch early last year.

    Prime Time • 25 Mar
    Image: Getty (stock image)

    Back to the office: Are the days of remote work numbered?

    With several prominent companies like Amazon, Dell and JP Morgan recently implementing return-to-office mandates, and with President Trump and Elon Musk pushing for less remote working, Prime Time asks if the days of working from home are numbered?

    Prime Time • 04 Mar
    Explained: The debate over the Occupied Territories Bill

    Explained: The debate over the Occupied Territories Bill

    During the 2024 election campaign, all parties confirmed they supported an Occupied Territories Bill in some form. However, post-election, campaigners are concerned legislation is being watered down. So how did it get to this and can a bill progress?

    Prime Time • 18 Feb
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