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Three-quarters of sex workers started because of financial reasons – research

Three-quarters of sex workers started because of financial reasons – research

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Several participants spoke of their experiences of discrimination when seeking or applying for housing.
Number of homes accepting housing assistance payments drops 22% in three months

Number of homes accepting housing assistance payments drops 22% in three months

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

The quarterly report shows that just 32 properties were available to rent within the HAP scheme.
Ombudsman ‘utterly dismayed’ by issues around children’s needs

Ombudsman ‘utterly dismayed’ by issues around children’s needs

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Children’s Ombudsman Dr Niall Muldoon wants the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child incorporated into Irish law.
Protest held in Dublin over lack of additional needs education provision

Protest held in Dublin over lack of additional needs education provision

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Sinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald urged the Government to act
Cynthia Erivo calls for light shone on ‘invisible’ LGBT+ community

Cynthia Erivo calls for light shone on ‘invisible’ LGBT+ community

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Wicked star Erivo has previously said she was ‘really proud I came out the way I did’, when disclosing she is bisexual.
Call for records about mother and baby institutions and Magdalen Laundries

Call for records about mother and baby institutions and Magdalen Laundries

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland said they are seeking paperwork and letters relating to the former institutions.

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