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Concern at record high number of children who will be homeless this Christmas

Concern at record high number of children who will be homeless this Christmas

The number of people using emergency accommodation rose to 16,755 in October, 5,274 of whom were children.

‘A truly great soul’: Sister Stan’s life celebrated at her funeral

‘A truly great soul’: Sister Stan’s life celebrated at her funeral

Mourners have heard how the Focus Ireland founder was a ‘powerhouse of good’ and a formidable woman.

Social activist Sister Stan remembered at funeral mass in Dublin

Social activist Sister Stan remembered at funeral mass in Dublin

Mourners gathered to remember Sister Stan as her funeral took place in Donnybrook, Dublin.

97% of Irish business leaders consider homelessness to be ‘critical problem’

97% of Irish business leaders consider homelessness to be ‘critical problem’

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk says racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo is ‘a disgrace’

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk says racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo is ‘a disgrace’

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

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

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

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

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.