Aisling Kenny

Mariosa Grace-Churchard was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma at the age of 14

Cancer patient has 'to fight for every small treatment'

Concerns have been raised about the follow-up care given to children when they come out of the hospital system after being treated for cancer.

Ireland • 24 Sep 22

'What's 80 cent going to do?', asks Alisha Ivory, who is on the minimum wage

Minimum wage hike: 'What's 80 cent going to do?'

The Cabinet today approved an €0.80 rise to the minimum wage, bringing it to €11.30 per hour from the beginning of next year.

Ireland • 14 Sep 22

Barbara and George Kovach with their son Liam: Barbara is Liam's carer

Family carers call for support as cost of living rises

The cost-of-living crisis is showing no sign of letting up, with many Irish households feeling the pinch when it comes to rising bills.

Ireland • 06 Sep 22

Catriona Phelan pictured with her daughter Brianna

Scoliosis operations at Temple Street cancelled

Scoliosis operations for children which were scheduled to take place over the next three weeks at Temple Street Hospital in Dublin have been cancelled pending a review.

Ireland • 28 Aug 22

The refugees will be relocated to Gormanston (above), as well as pledged accommodation

1,000 Ukrainians out of student accommodation this week

More than 1,000 Ukrainian refugees have been moved from student accommodation this week in Galway, Sligo, Dublin and Waterford.

Ireland • 27 Aug 22

The Dublin Simon Community has said the homeless situation has 'never been as bleak or urgent' (File image)

Highest-ever numbers in emergency accommodation

The number of people in emergency accommodation across the country reached more than 10,500 last month - the highest number ever recorded.

Ireland • 26 Aug 22

Brother Kevin set up the centre after he saw men eating food out of bins in Dublin

Brother Kevin retires from role at Capuchin Centre

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to Brother Kevin Crowley who retires today from his role at the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin after over half a century of service.

Ireland • 19 Aug 22

Thomas Strong said his monkeypox lesions were 'extremely painful'

Monkeypox is like 'something busting out of your skin'

Thomas Strong, who was diagnosed with monkeypox last month, has spoken about the pain of the virus and the fear of stigma.

Health • 19 Aug 22

238 children in Ireland have been referred to the UK clinic since 2015

HSE defends patient referrals to UK's Tavistock clinic

The HSE has defended its relationship with the Tavistock clinic in the UK, which provides psychological assessment and support for children with gender identity issues.

Ireland • 09 Aug 22

The Aviva Stadium in Dublin was used to accommodate refugees earlier this month

Sporting bodies asked to shelter Ukrainian refugees

The Department of Sport has confirmed that it has been contacting sporting bodies to see if there are any sporting venues available to house Ukrainian refugees on a short-term basis.

Ireland • 31 Jul 22