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The committee has asked RTÉ to submit a statement on its 'vision and strategy for diversity and inclusion'

Oireachtas committee drops planned hearing on Liveline

RTÉ executives will not now face an Oireachtas committee hearing over a discussion about transgender issues on the RTÉ Radio 1 programme Liveline, and the decision of Dublin Pride to end its media partnership with the broadcaster.

Politics • 19 Jun 22

RTÉ said it will continue to stand by the LGBTQ+ community

RTÉ requested at committee over transgender discussion

RTÉ has been requested to attend an Oireachtas committee next week, following controversy over discussions about the transgender community on the Liveline programme on RTÉ Radio 1.

Ireland • 15 Jun 22

John O'Dwyer has stepped aside as the CEO of the Vhi pending the outcome of the investigation

Vhi CEO steps aside during investigation over vaccine

The Vhi has said that CEO John O'Dwyer has stepped aside, pending the outcome of an investigation into the facts surrounding his receipt of the Covid-19 vaccination from the Beacon Hospital.

Ireland • 30 Mar 21

The text appears as if it has been sent by the bank

BOI to reimburse customers targeted in smishing fraud

Bank of Ireland has said customers affected by smishing during the Covid-19 pandemic, which saw fraudulent texts dropped into genuine text threads from the bank, will be reimbursed.

Business • 10 Aug 20

Mark Burke developed complications associated with Covid-19 and became seriously ill

'Miraculous recovery' for man who had 24 hours to live

A man whose family were told he had only 24 hours to live after becoming seriously ill following complications associated with Covid-19 has told RTÉ's Liveline that he made a miraculous recovery.

Coronavirus • 23 Apr 20

Elizabeth and Eileen were reunited in Scotland last week

81-year-old woman reunited with 103-year-old mother

An 81-year-old Irish woman has said she still has not come out of the clouds after meeting her estranged mother for the first time after 60 years of searching.

Ireland • 10 May 19

Taoiseach said a lot of people had contacted him personally about the issue

Varadkar defends HSE restriction of Versatis patches

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended the HSE's decision to restrict Versatis patches during Leaders' Questions in the Dáil.

Politics • 27 Feb 18

Jewellery belonging to Ms Quinn's late mother and brother-in-law was taken in the burglary

Appeal issued for the return of sentimental jewels

A grieving Dublin woman has issued an appeal following the theft of some precious pieces of jewellery in a home burglary last night.

Dublin • 11 Jan 18

Michael and Kathleen Devereux (Pic: Tom Devereux)

Couple separated under HSE scheme to be reunited

The Health Service Executive has said "arrangements are being made" to facilitate the transfer of a woman to her husband's nursing home, after the couple were separated under the Fair Deal Scheme.

Health • 27 Jun 17