Aisling Kenny

John Cronin says he experiences pain in school and finds it hard to play powerchair football

Teen in 'constant pain' waiting on scoliosis operation

A 16-year-old boy from Cork, who has Cerebral Palsy and scoliosis, has said he lives in constant physical pain as he waits for an operation.

Politics • 11 Nov 21

Rocky start for new Government amid Covid-19 and Brexit

February's election led to a historic agreement between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, but the new Government was plunged into turmoil several times in a rollercoaster year.

2020 in Review • 02 Jan 21

Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns discusses the problems she has faced since being elected in February

People want new style of politics - Cairns

Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns said the people of Ireland are looking for a new style of politics.

Politics • 24 Dec 20

Minister Helen McEntee launched the findings from a public consultation on Hate Speech and Hate Crime today

Proposals outlined to make hate speech a crime

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has outlined proposals which would make sharing hate speech online a criminal offence.

Politics • 17 Dec 20

Professor MacCraith said that if the communication strategy is not right nothing else will have an impact

Vaccines for up to 2,500 people in first Irish delivery

The head of the Covid-19 vaccine task force Professor Brian MacCraith has said that Ireland may receive enough of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in the first delivery to inoculate 2,500 people.

Politics • 16 Dec 20

There are around 59,000 households currently supported by HAP (File pic)

HAP recipients struggling to pay rents, say charities

Two charities have told an Oireachtas committee that many people in receipt of the Government's Housing Assistance Payment are struggling to pay their rents.

Politics • 15 Dec 20

Stephen Donnelly said he has asked for the review in light of the Covid-19 pandemic

Student nurses allowances review to finish this month

A "short and independent review" of student nurses allowances is due to be completed by the end of the month, the Minister for Health has said.

Ireland • 10 Dec 20

Screening services were paused in March due to the virus and resumed again in July

Cervical cancer screenings down over 50% due to Covid

The number of cervical cancer screenings is down by over 50% compared to last year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Health • 09 Dec 20

Minister of State Josepha Madigan spoke to Aisling Kenny about the lack of women in politics

'It was stressful and a huge responsibility' - Madigan

Minister of State for Special Education Josepha Madigan has said that being involved in the caretaker Government when the Covid19 pandemic first hit was stressful and a huge responsibility.

Politics • 06 Dec 20

Simon Harris announced the survey at an event for the Irish University Association

HEIs to conduct surveys into bullying, harassment

A survey is to be carried out into harassment and bullying in higher education institutions.

Education • 26 Nov 20