Harry Manning

Tusla 'regrets' not meeting special care targets

Tusla CEO Kate Duggan has said that the child and family agency "regrets sincerely" that it has been unable to meet statutory targets for special care provision.

Politics • 20 hrs

VFI say morale amongst rural publicans at rock bottom

Morale amongst rural publicans is at rock bottom as pubs continue to close and costs continue to rise, according to the president of the Vintners' Federation of Ireland.

Ireland • 30 Sep

An Ireland flag badge on the arm of a soldier's uniform

Discussions over Ireland's involvement in naval alliance

The head of the Department of Defence's maritime security unit has confirmed that discussions have been held with the UK over Ireland's involvement in a North Atlantic naval alliance.

Ireland • 18 Sep

Vulnerable Ukrainians protest move from Citywest Hotel

A group of vulnerable Ukrainian refugees have held a protest outside Leinster House over being relocated to accommodation they say is not suitable for their additional needs.

Politics • 16 Sep

TikTok has 'change of heart' and will attend committee

TikTok will attend the Oireachtas Committee on Media later this month, having initially rejected an invite, Labour TD and commitee chair Alan Kelly has said.

Ireland • 11 Sep

Descendants call for recognition of Laois 1916 volunteers

On Easter Sunday 1916, a group of Laois volunteers demobilised a section of railway line under direct orders from Pádraig Pearse. 110 years later, their descendants have called for them to be awarded medals posthumously.

Ireland • 07 Sep

photograph shows people holding placards taking part in a protest

Friedreich's ataxia campaigners calling for drug approval

A demonstration has taken place in Dublin city centre calling on the HSE to approve reimbursement for Skyclarys, a drug used to treat Friedreich's ataxia.

Ireland • 25 Aug

Around 200 people gathered outside the Department of Justice today to protest against the Government refusing visas for a group of Palestinian students hoping to take up scholarships at third-level institutions this academic year.

Protest calls for Palestinian students to get Irish visas

Around 200 people have gathered outside the Department of Justice to protest against the Government refusing visas for a group of Palestinian students hoping to take up scholarships at third-level institutions this academic year.

Education • 19 Aug