Numbers seeking warmth in churches expected to rise Irish Catholic Bishops say there has been a "lack of assistance" for community facilities, including parish centres, community halls and church buildings in Budget 2023. Ireland • 06 Oct 22
Irish protection system in crisis, says Refugee Council The Irish protection system is in crisis, according to the Irish Refugee Council. Ireland • 05 Oct 22
Waiting times taking toll on mental health of homeless Long waiting periods to exit emergency accommodation and access treatment is taking its toll on the mental and physical health of the homeless population, according … Ireland • 22 Sep 22
Demand for sexual services persisted in 2021 - Ruhama Demand for sexual services persisted last year despite the pandemic, creating huge threats for vulnerable women, according to Ruhama. Ireland • 18 May 22
Numbers contacting rape crisis centre dropped last year There was a reduction in the number of people who contacted the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre last year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Ireland • 07 Sep 21
GSK to provide mother and baby home trial information An "enhanced information service" for former residents of mother and baby homes regarding trials that took place between 1934 and 1973 has been established by … Ireland • 01 Sep 21
Pandemic impact on charities not known until next year The financial impact of Covid-19 on the charity sector in 2020 will not be fully known until late next year, according to the Charities Regulator. Ireland • 16 Nov 20
Ireland's homeless: 'The lost souls of the pandemic' The drugs and homeless service Merchants Quay Ireland has called for the Government to help plan meeting the needs of new and existing clients after … Coronavirus • 20 May 20
More than 2,500 over-65s on jobseeker's each year: Dept The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has revealed that more than 2,500 over-65s per year have received jobseeker's benefit since the state pension … Ireland • 22 Jan 20
Raised by both: Same-sex parents fight for recognition Four-week-old Finn is being cradled in the arms of Ailbhe O'Nolan while her wife AnneMarie Whelan looks on adoringly. Ireland • 05 Aug 19
