Rape centre report includes cases of ritual sexual abuseThe Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is for the first time recording levels of ritual sexual abuseTue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
Garda investigation of alleged Arklow rapeGardaí in Co Wicklow are investigating the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl at the weekend.Tue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
50% rise in single parents seeking helpThere has been an almost 50 per cent increase in the number of single parents seeking help from the main lone parent support …Tue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
Government immigration policies are 'anti-family', says councilThis Government's immigration policies and procedures are "anti-family" and "causing heartache", the Immigrant Council of Ireland…Mon Jul 19 2004 - 01:00
Three killed in weekend crashes on roadsThree people were killed in two road accidents over the weekendMon Jul 19 2004 - 01:00
Emigrant unit to be establishedLack of funding was behind the decision by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen, not to establish an independent agency…Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Conference told fire service is 'low priority'The fire service exists in a situation of "low priority, lack of focus and lack of competent leadership for the overall regime…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Funding for Disability Bill is agreed by Cabinet, says O'DeaMulti-annual funding for the forthcoming Disability Bill has been agreed by CabinetFri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
State urged to massively expand social housingThe Government will have to embark upon a mass social housing building programme akin to that undertaken in the 1930, a leading…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Death records system criticisedBodies are being removed from nursing homes, and in some cases buried, without the cause of death being formally established …Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Crisis pregnancies among non-nationals increasingThe numbers of foreign-national women experiencing crisis pregnancy "are increasing to become a real and serious issue", the …Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Action against dance festival failsA theatre-goer who said he had "not been informed adequately" that nudity, simulated masturbation and urination would be part…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Health services for intellectually disabled a right, Minister saysHealth services for people with an intellectual disability are "a right", the Minister of State with responsibility for mental…Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
New president of An Taisce wants it to lose its 'elitist' imageChanging An Taisce's image from "arrogant and elitist" to one where people think of it with a "warm glowy feeling in their heart…Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
Report to seek exempted land for TravellersA portion of land in each local authority should be made exempt from planning regulations for a period of time each year and …Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
Probation service 'lacking in resources'Nine years after legislation required the Probation and Welfare Service to supply reports to the family law courts, the service…Fri Jul 02 2004 - 01:00
Developer to say money in Bulgaria is safeThe Dutch property company behind a Bulgarian hotel and apartment resort will this week move to reassure up to 320 Irish investors…Mon Jun 28 2004 - 01:00
Bid to have US president arrested failsLegal challenge: An application for an arrest warrant to detain President George W Bush later today was refused by the Dublin…Sat Jun 26 2004 - 01:00
Trade unions call for protests at visit by BushThe trade union movement has called on all its members to protest against this weekend's visit by President George W. Bush.Thu Jun 24 2004 - 01:00
Up to 40 children being trafficked annuallyAs many as 40 children a year are being trafficked to the Republic for either economic or sexual exploitation, a report to be…Wed Jun 23 2004 - 01:00
Proposed monuments Bill is 'reprehensible' and 'primitive'The proposed National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004 amounts to an act of vandalism, that is "reprehensible if not indeed sinister…Tue Jun 22 2004 - 01:00
Almost half of welfare ruling appeals upheldAlmost half of some 15,000 appeals against decisions relating to social welfare payments last year were upheld, a report published…Tue Jun 22 2004 - 01:00
Family support vital for mental healthAdolescents: Support given to vulnerable adolescents by family and friends is far more important to them than support from professionals…Tue Jun 08 2004 - 01:00
Ombudsman for Children concerned about referendumReferendum campaign: Ms Emily Logan, the first Ombudsman for Children who was appointed in December, told The Irish Times her…Thu Jun 03 2004 - 01:00
Doctor to raise role of three MastersThe role of the Masters of Dublin's three main maternity hospitals in relation to the forthcoming citizenship referendum is to…Wed Jun 02 2004 - 01:00
Citizenship referendum fuelling racism, say doctorsReferendum: No campaign The citizenship referendum will give encouragement to those who are racist, a doctor and senator said…Tue Jun 01 2004 - 01:00
Creches may face closure as health boards halt fundingCrèches for vulnerable children in some disadvantaged areas in the State may face closure as health boards are unable to fund…Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Galway man to appeal conviction for rapeThe Connemara father at the centre of a rape trial two years ago, which ultimately led to the resignation of then Government …Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
Irish record of convictions for rape criticisedIreland has the worst record in Europe for bringing rapists to justice, an EU conference on violence against women will be told…Tue May 25 2004 - 01:00
A home of his own is one man's dream"John" is blind in one eye following a beating by four men in St Stephen's Green last yearMon May 24 2004 - 01:00
Simon finds rise in number of Dublin homeless familiesThe number of families and children experiencing homelessness in Dublin has increased significantly since 1999, a new report …Mon May 24 2004 - 01:00
Personal injury cases up 80% this monthThe number of personal injury cases lodged with the Central Office of the High Court this month is up more than 80 per cent on…Sat May 22 2004 - 01:00
Anger at students' exclusion from graduationThe Equality Authority is investigating the exclusion of asylum-seeking students from a college graduation ceremony in Dublin…Fri May 21 2004 - 01:00
Complaints against solicitors highlightedThe number of solicitors about whom there were multiple complaints last year is "unacceptable", according to the ombudsman of…Wed May 19 2004 - 01:00
Golf club sanctioned for not admitting womenPortmarnock Golf Club has had its drinks licence suspended for seven days for excluding women as members.Wed May 19 2004 - 01:00
Concern for today's family raisedEU: The family and people's readiness to form families can no longer be taken for granted, a conference on "Families, Change…Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
Exploitation of minor does not surprise expertsSupport groups working with women involved in prostitution and the sex industry have said they are "not at all surprised" by …Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
'I would be unconscious after beating'A Romanian who expected a "great future" in Ireland but endured a horrific ordeal talks to Kitty HollandThu May 13 2004 - 01:00
No rent allowance for asylum-seekers from EUA number of asylum-seeking families from the new EU states are facing homelessness, having been told they cannot use State-run…Wed May 12 2004 - 01:00
Taoiseach urged to raise torture with USThe torture and humiliation of Iraqi prisoners by US troops must be raised by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, with President Bush when…Tue May 11 2004 - 01:00
Political system 'failing women'The electorate of Cork had been very cruel to women, the city's Lord Mayor, Cllr Colm Burke (FG), said yesterdayTue May 11 2004 - 01:00
Agency's strategic plan aims to support familiesThe Family Support Agency will announce five priorities for the next two years in its strategy for 2004-2006, which is being …Tue May 11 2004 - 01:00
Immigrants denied right to register in confusion over ID cardAsylum-seekers and other immigrants are being refused the right to register to vote, despite changes introduced by the Minister…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
Binchy says poll an unknown threat to children's rightsThe forthcoming referendum on citizenship will take rights away from children born here "to an extent that no lawyer can predict…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
ESRI warns of poverty risk for private tenantsPeople living in the private rented sector are increasingly at greater risk of poverty than any other group, a report from the…Thu May 06 2004 - 01:00
Study says stress no match for wedded blissThe stressful pace of modern life has little impact on the success or failure of marriage, although people are now more likely…Thu May 06 2004 - 01:00
Imprisoned Cuban journalist is awarded world press freedom prizeCUBA: The jailed Cuban journalist, Raúl Rivero Castaneda, was yesterday awarded the UNESCO World Press Freedom PrizeTue May 04 2004 - 01:00
Study shows extent of alcohol misuseTwice as many people were treated for alcohol misuse as for all other drugs combined in the south and south-east health board…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Minister announces career guidance forumA National Guidance Forum aimed at improving career guidance, particularly for disadvantaged students, is to be established next…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
RSF calls for No vote in citizen pollRepublican Sinn Féin is calling on the electorate to "reject the cynical tampering with the right of citizenship" and to vote…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
