Ailbhe Conneely

379 victims of domestic abuse were treated at Dublin maternity hospitals as part of a three-year pilot project according to an evaluation report.

Vulnerable adults are being urged to keep control of their own money as much as possible, including those with decision-making and capacity challenges.

Almost 4,000 households that sought assistance from Threshold last year were prevented from entering homeless services.

The State has lodged an appeal against a High Court judgment, delivered in August, on the rights of international protection applicants to have their basic needs, including accommodation, met by the State.

Communities are being asked to support and accommodate 15 Syrian families who are currently in a high-risk and worsening situation in Lebanon.

There was a 25% increase in the number of people supported by Barnardos last year. The charity worked with 26,009 children and adults impacted by adversity and childhood trauma in 2023.

Research into attitudes, influence and well-being among Irish men shows that two in five hold 'traditionalist' views.

Immigration is one of a number of issues in the minds of voters in the lead up to the General Election.

Social Affairs Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely looks at how this complex issue is likely to be a factor when the country goes to the polls on 29 November.

Ireland is a challenging place for people with disabilities. A lack of planning, investment and foresight by successive governments has led