Parents in court battle over access to intellectually disabled baby
Woman previously obtained a protection order against the man
Surrogacy laws must safeguard against sale of children, says expert
Payment beyond cost of pregnancy could lead to exploitation, committee told
Flow of Ukrainian refugees picks up after decline over Easter, Cabinet hears
Total number of arrivals 30,343 with of 21,277 having seeking State accommodation
Ombudsman to raise ‘serious concerns’ about children’s trauma services
Report highlights complaints about foster carers’ fight to get therapeutic supports
Study calls for ‘family-focused’ approach to mental health treatment
Children of parents suffering from poor mental health are more likely to develop it themselves
St Vincent’s Healthcare Group says ownership of NMH site is ‘essential’
James Menton tells committee two owners would make it difficult to manage campus
Committee urged not to rush decisions on surrogacy law
International surrogacy committee given three-month timeline for recommendations
Taoiseach ‘more than willing’ to offer State apology for illegal birth registrations
Campaigners express disappointment at apology made in Seanad by Minister for Children
Taoiseach should offer State apology for illegal birth registrations, says Rapporteur
Long-suspected practice of illegal birth registration was confirmed by Tusla in 2018
Coalition apology for ‘historic wrong’ of illegal birth registrations
Adoption campaigner criticises planned apology arguing it would be too narrow
The families fighting for services for children with disabilities: ‘It’s a soulless system’
‘We spend so much time fighting for our kids. Parents are made out to be the villains’
Breda O’Brien: Learning to listen to those with whom we disagree is vital
People conceived through surrogacy have something important to say about its ethics
Daydreaming chidren may be learning more slowly, say researchers
Experts find that children ‘mind wandering’ 25% of the time and could not avoid tendency
Camhs whistleblower to take legal action against HSE over treatment
Consultant psychiatrist Dr Ankur Sharma has filed a complaint to the WRC
Madeleine McCann: Parents welcome ‘progress in the investigation’
Portuguese police declare German man formal suspect in disappearance of child
Gilbert Gottfried, Aladdin and SNL star, dies aged 67
The US stand-up comedian passed away after a long illness, his family announced
North Dublin gardaí ‘do not have capacity to investigate domestic abuse’
Unit focused on domestic violence forced to prioritise child sex abuse cases, forum told
Red Hot Chili Peppers: ‘I thought we’d implode at some point, like most bands do’
Why does Anthony Kiedis hang up after a difficult question about his past?
Funeral of Pete St John hears he is now part of what was Dublin in the rare ould times
Songwriter of The Fields of Athenry wrote standards that will endure forever
Most investigations into alleged crimes at mother and baby homes closed
Complaints include claims of sexual and physical abuse and illegal medical treatments
Then Barbara Met Alan: A charmingly anarchic disability rights biopic
Review: You’d wish Irish broadcasters had the same appetite for social upheavals
More than 6,100 housing offers received for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland
Refugees will be provided with PPS numbers, welfare and child benefits
Life of Legion of Mary founder Frank Duff to be made into a film
Producer Gordon Lewis was born in a mother and baby home run by the legion
Health service recruitment targets missed by more than half last year
Total of 6,149 whole time equivalents were hired, compared to budget target of 14,700
Counselling, yoga and music therapy: Is this primary school of the future?
Campaigners say approach of offering therapy at school should be adopted across the State
Progress on family homelessness during pandemic must not slip, says charity
Issue now ‘one of the direst challenges’ facing State, Children’s Rights Alliance chief warns
Neglected child who self-harmed appeared to 'slip through cracks' of mental health services
Child Law Project publishes 30 case reports where State sought care orders
Patrick Freyne: The Masked Singer is a bit like an Eyes Wide Shut party
A traffic cone singing ‘If you like piña coladas’? This must be the DTs again
On the road to change: Oppression of women in Ireland
Many restrictions placed on women have gone but remnants of past sentiment remain
‘Kill them Reacher!’ I shout. He makes them crunch and squelch, and I laugh myself sick
Patrick Freyne: Diminutive Scientologist Tom Cruise no longer plays Jack Reacher
Vicky Phelan made Honorary Freewoman of Limerick
Woman who exposed CervicalCheck scandal says ‘Don’t be afraid to take them on’
Just like that, Brexit is back on top of the agenda
Inside Politics: Poots upped the ante with an order to halt post-Brexit checks at NI ports
Government committed to compensating those affected by Camhs controversy
Recent report was ‘disturbing and devastating’ says Minister for State Mary Butler
Kerry foster care was ‘not consistently safe and effective’ – Hiqa report
Agency notes ‘satisfactory response’ after urgent compliance plan issued in area
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