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State aware of illegal birth registration for decades, report finds

The state was aware of the practice of illegal birth registration in Ireland for decades before any serious action was taken, a damning report has found. The report, compiled by the Government’s Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, also said that ...

14 Mar 2022 at 15:55

Ireland

Gardai to consider possible probe into Kerry mental health service failings

Gardai are to consider whether there are grounds to begin a criminal investigation following a highly critical review of south Kerry mental health services. Earlier, Micheal Martin has said he will pursue a “non-adversarial” mechanism to deal with ...

28 Jan 2022 at 21:25

Ireland

Taoiseach promises ‘non-adversarial’ process over Kerry mental health services

Micheal Martin has said he will pursue a “non-adversarial” mechanism to deal with Kerry mental health services. The Taioseach said the issues will be handled in an “efficient, effective and empathetic” manner. A review of the care of more than 1,...

28 Jan 2022 at 16:25

Ireland

Children’s Ombudsman: Schools should stay open despite surging Covid cases

The Children’s Ombudsman has called on Government to keep schools open, saying closures cannot be the “default response” to surging Covid-19 cases. Dr Niall Muldoon has urged leaders to explore all options and maintain their commitment to ...

04 Jan 2022 at 16:25

Ireland

Schools set to re-open across Ireland as planned on Thursday

Schools are expected to re-open as planned on Thursday, following advice from public health officials. It comes after health officials told the Government that there is no “public health rationale to delay the reopening of schools”. Some ...

04 Jan 2022 at 18:55

Ireland

Schools set to reopen across Ireland as planned on Thursday

Schools are expected to reopen as planned on Thursday, following advice from public health officials. It comes after health officials told the Government that there is no “public health rationale to delay the reopening of schools”. Some ...

04 Jan 2022 at 19:55

Scotland

Strathclyde University professor appointed to UN climate role

A professor from Strathclyde University has been appointed a special rapporteur by the United Nations. Professor Elisa Morgera was chosen from a pool of 50 candidates to become the UN special rapporteur on Climate Change and Human ...

08 Apr 2024 at 13:11

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Child Poverty on Derry City and Strabane District Council's agenda

Derry City and Strabane District Council will discuss Child Poverty at a special meeting. The meeting, scheduled to take place on Thursday afternoon (February 22), will receive a presentation from Ms Mairead McCafferty, Chief ...

22 Feb 2024 at 11:33

Number 10 rejects UN envoy criticisms of UK welfare spending

Downing Street has hit back at suggestions that the UK is breaching international law, as a UN envoy sharply criticised poverty rates and welfare spending in the country. The UN’s special rapporteur on extreme poverty and ...

06 Nov 2023 at 13:06

Badenoch expresses concerns over Scotland’s proposed gender reform laws

The UK equalities minister has expressed concerns about controversial gender recognition reforms in Scotland in a letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Kemi Badenoch wrote the letter to Ms Sturgeon this week, as the ...

09 Dec 2022 at 13:15

Letterkenny/Milford

Letterkenny vigil marking one year of genocide in Gaza to focus on children

A vigil will be held outside An Grianan Theatre to mark the passing of one year of what the UN Special Rapporteur has declared to be genocide. The event - on Friday, October 11 from 1pm to 3pm - will focus on the 17,...

10 Oct 2024 at 14:33

Scotland

UN expert backs MSP Ash Regan’s bid to criminalise those buying sex

A UN expert has backed a bid by Alba MSP Ash Regan to criminalise those buying sex at the same time as decriminalising those selling it. Ms Regan’s so-called “Unbuyable Bill” has won support from the United Nations ...

04 Jul 2025 at 00:01

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