Thalidomide survivors a ‘glaring omission’ from list of recent recipients of State apologies
Fiona Cassidy of Irish Thalidomide Association: ‘We’ve repeatedly asked for State apology and fear some of our survivors and families won’t be around to hear it’
Advert showing grandparents hugging grandchildren is taken down amid criticism
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre removes online video, saying it does not want ‘negativity’ to impinge on its work
No link between healthcare staff recruitment and hospital performance, says Minister
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill compares Cork to Beaumont, where fewer patients are on trolleys
Government rows back on promise to hold tribunal into scoliosis and spinal surgery scandal
Issues include unauthorised springs implanted in children, alleged waiting list irregularities and unnecessary hip surgeries
Triple lock Bill passes Dáil vote amid Opposition anger
Government narrowly wins vote on proposed legislation removing need for UN approval of Irish troop deployments
Family of IRA victim Brian Stack get State apology for flawed Garda inquiry but still seek ‘full truth’
‘It hurts every time you see Sinn Féin representatives at a memorial for IRA men,’ says prison officer’s son
Government working on ‘very serious case’ of sexually exploited teen, Taoiseach tells Dáil
Martin says fundamental issue is staffing shortages, insisting it is ‘not for the want of funding’
Only way to combat ‘drugs intimidation’ is to inform gardaí, Jim O’Callaghan says
Matt Carthy calls for ‘immediate, determined crackdown’ on gangs ‘terrorising communities’
Triple lock neutrality row fuels fractious Dáil exchanges
Opposition parties raise signs with Save Neutrality message after Taoiseach and Sinn Féin leader trade political blows
Jim O’Callaghan accused of treating solicitors’ pay dispute ‘like it’s a game’
Taoiseach defends Minister for Justice on issue saying ‘essence of the reforms are here to stay because we do owe it to the taxpayer’
Society must prepare for one third of children born today living to 100, report argues
Report finds Ireland ‘remains institutionally organised’ with policy shaped around shorter-life paradigm
McEntee to raise Sally Rooney book sales withdrawal with UK foreign secretary
Minister for Foreign Affairs ‘shocked’ publisher can no long sell works because of author’s support for Palestine Action group
Jack Chambers ‘hopeful’ of ‘way forward’ to prevent further public sector strike
Stoppage next week ‘absolutely’ still on as things stand, union leader Kevin Callinan says
Arson attack: Waterford city ‘as sad as’ Dublin after Stardust fire, councillor says
Families in Waterford are under ‘extreme fear’ due to drug debts, said Cllr John Hearne
RTÉ likely to get back €20m lost in Budget 2027 ‘if it proves reforms are on track’
Taoiseach and Tánaiste’s offices intervene with Patrick O’Donovan ahead of crunch meeting with broadcaster’s leadership









