Aisling Kenny

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

Man sleeping rough in a doorway in Temple Bar Dublin at the start of the may bank holiday (Pic: RollingNews)

Homelessness figures approach record levels

The number of homeless people increased in June to 10,492 - a rise of 167 compared to March this year - according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing.

Ireland • 29 Jul 22

Deirdre Jacob was last seen outside her house in Co Kildare in 1998

No charges following latest Deirdre Jacob case review

The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed no charges following a fresh inquiry into the disappearance and murder of Deirdre Jacob in 1998, gardaí have said.

Ireland • 16 Jul 22

SEC has announced 2 September as the day the Leaving Cert results will be issued

Students to receive Leaving Cert results on 2 September

This year's Leaving Certificate results will be made available to students on Friday 2 September.

Education • 23 Jun 22

Round Ireland Yacht Race sets sail from Wicklow

Hundreds of people turned out in Wicklow town today to see the start of the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Yacht Race.

Regional • 18 Jun 22

In the first three months of this year, 698 landlords said they intended to sell (Stock image)

Over 1,100 landlords issue termination notices in Q1

More than 1,100 landlords issued notices of termination in the first three months of this year, according to figures from the Residential Tenancies Board.

Ireland • 17 Jun 22