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Update issued on former Kilkenny political candidate who was reported missing

A former local political candidate reported missing in July has been found 'safe and well' by gardaí. Gardaí confirmed that they located Peter yesterday morning in a statement issued to the media: "Peter O'Loughlin (37) who was reported missing from ...

27 Oct 2022 at 15:33

Home

Carlow adoptees can access birth information and tracing services from next month

The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has signed an order making birth information and tracing services accessible from October 3. Minister Roderic O'Gorman has signed the order providing the services under the new ...

12 Sept 2022 at 15:33

Romanian third most common main language in England and Wales, Census reveals

Romanian has become the third most common main language in England and Wales, amid a rise in the number of people who describe their national identity as Romanian, figures show. After English, the most popular main languages in 2021 were Polish ...

29 Nov 2022 at 14:48

One in 14 young people in England and Wales identify as LGB+, census shows

Nearly one in 14 young people in England and Wales identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or another minority sexual orientation (LGB+), more than twice the level for the overall population, the 2021 census shows. There are sharp variations across ...

25 Jan 2023 at 13:07

Scotland

Conversion therapy ban must not be delayed by UK legislation – Scottish Greens

A ban on conversion therapy practices in Scotland must not be delayed to incorporate future UK-wide legislation, the Scottish Greens have warned. The party’s equalities spokeswoman, Maggie Chapman, has written to Social Justice Secretary ...

28 Jul 2024 at 10:03

Charities should follow Cass Review recommendations, says watchdog

Charities should follow the Cass Review findings and ensure they keep up to date with any future changes to guidance or legislation, the sector’s watchdog has said. The Charity Commission made a statement on wider issues as it published ...

24 Oct 2024 at 02:05

Children will need two appointments before referral to new gender services

Children newly referred for gender care in the NHS must have been seen by a GP and mental health specialist or paediatrician first, under plans for changed services set against a backdrop of thousands waiting for appointments. Four ...

07 Aug 2024 at 12:56

Scotland

Ministers warned legal challenge looms over plans to end conversion therapy

A religious charity has warned Scottish ministers it is ready to mount a legal challenge against plans to end conversion therapy. The Government’s consultation on proposals to criminalise practices which attempt to change or ...

03 Apr 2024 at 19:14

Scotland

Scottish Government ministers face questions over use of puberty blockers

Scottish Government ministers have been accused of having “buried their heads in the sand” on medical issues by refusing to halt the use of controversial puberty blockers for young people questioning their gender identity. ...

15 Apr 2024 at 19:34

Life

How much does a baby’s name impact their future? As Noah and Olivia most popular

Choosing a name for your child is a huge decision, and understandably, many parents-to-be want to pick something that feels unique – but what role does a name really play in our lives? Noah and Olivia have been revealed ...

05 Oct 2022 at 15:16

World

Germany proposes rules to ease legal changes of gender

The German government presented a proposed law on Tuesday which will make it easier for people to change their name and gender legally. The law would end decades-old rules which require expert assessments and a court’s ...

10 May 2023 at 03:26

NHS ‘taking time to transform’ gender services amid accusation of foot-dragging

NHS England is taking time to “transform” gender services for children and young people, the Health Secretary has said as the Government was accused of dragging its feet on the issue. It emerged in October that the ...

13 Dec 2023 at 21:03

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