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One Step Closer

Mother and Baby Home inquiry in North must not 'repeat mistakes' of Republic, survivor warns

27 Jun 2024

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Addiction

Drug policy is 'literally killing people' and Ireland should decriminalise use, committee hears

27 Jun 2024

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Sexual Assault

Record 18,605 calls made to Dublin Rape Crisis Centre helpline amid increase in male callers

27 Jun 2024

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INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

Mother fears 'having to sleep in car' with three children if evicted from Direct Provision centre

The woman, who has international protection status, is one of many people who have been told they need to find alternative accommodation by next week.

The woman has three young children including a newborn

She has been living in Ballyhaunis for six years and is "devastated" to have to move

Rising rental costs and a lack of housing supply mean many people are now facing homelessness

Órla Ryan

27 Jun 2024

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The Morning Lead

Number of sexual assaults reported at mental health centres jumps from 12 in 2022 to 42 last year

Concerns have also been raised about the number of people being physically restrained at mental health facilities.

The average episode of physical restraint in 2023 lasted for 4.4 minutes

Sinn Féin's spokesperson for Mental Health, Mark Ward, today expressed "grave concerns" over certain findings

Órla Ryan

Updated 25 Jun 2024

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Health Research Board

Record 13,104 cases treated for problem drug use amid jump in cocaine use, especially among women

25 Jun 2024

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Health and Safety Authority

There were 43 work-related deaths in Ireland last year, 19 of which resulted in prosecutions

24 Jun 2024

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Science Foundation Ireland

High Court refuses to grant further injunction to Philip Nolan over his dismissal from SFI

21 Jun 2024

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Addiction

Senator on helping woman who was likely overdosing: 'No one wanted to help, it was really horrible'

Updated 20 Jun 2024

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Merchants Quay Ireland

'They see no way out': 113% jump in homeless people seeking mental health support from charity

17 Jun 2024

8.0k

MMR Vaccine

Measles: 56 cases confirmed in Ireland so far this year

17 Jun 2024

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The Morning Lead

Children deemed 'too autistic' for mental health service and 'too anxious' for disability team

Some children are not seen by CAMHS until they self-harm or attempt suicide, parents have warned.

Órla Ryan

Updated 13 Jun 2024

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department of children

Mother and Baby Homes: €31,000 is average redress payment made to survivors so far

Updated 13 Jun 2024

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First meeting

More people will die if there are further delays to reforming drug approach, Paul Reid warns

Updated 13 Jun 2024

7.9k

FGM

Over 1,600 girls at risk of female genital mutilation in Ireland

10 Jun 2024

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Dublin

Man killed in fatal assault in Finglas area of Dublin overnight

9 Jun 2024

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Explainer

Elections: Should you vote the whole way down the ballot paper?

And what exactly is PR-STV? Allow us to explain.

Órla Ryan

Updated 7 Jun 2024

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Exclusive

Cancer patients fighting Israeli government to avoid deportation to Gaza

Up to 40 people are affected and, to date, almost half have lodged petitions to stay in Israel and keep receiving medical care.

Lawyer Tamir Blank said patients who cannot receive the treatment or aftercare needed could end up in "a very dire condition"

Some people would have to return to refugee camps where the sanitation is poor and they may "not have access to even basic medical care"

Órla Ryan

7 Jun 2024

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heatwaves

A third of Irish people think about climate change when choosing their holiday destination

7 Jun 2024

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The Morning Lead

Vast majority of Irish people think the EU should impose sanctions on Israel

Around a third of voters have boycotted companies associated with Israel in recent months, according to a new opinion poll.

Over three-quarters of people support sanctions, according to the latest opinion poll by The Journal and Ireland Thinks

Eight in 10 younger voters (aged 18 to 34) are in favour of the move, as are at least seven in 10 people across all other age groups

Órla Ryan

6 Jun 2024

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Local Elections

Some migrant candidates afraid to canvass or use posters amid fears their children will be targeted

The Immigrant Council of Ireland has raised concerns about candidates being threatened, as well as voter intimidation, ahead of Friday’s elections.

Órla Ryan

5 Jun 2024

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Adoption

How the 'Lost Children of Greece' are fighting for citizenship and access to their records

Thousands of children were adopted to countries such as the US after the Greek Civil War, Mary Cardaras tells The Journal.

Many people have fought for decades to have their Greek citizenship restored and to get access to their personal records

The adoption market in Greece was "lucrative" and involved priests, lawyers and doctors

Órla Ryan

1 Jun 2024

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The Morning Lead

Independents remain most popular, while Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil overtake Sinn Féin in latest poll

However, Sinn Féin remains the most popular party among younger voters ahead of the European elections.

Fine Gael is now the most popular political party among those polled, but Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin are close behind

Around 23% of people intend to vote for independent candidates in the European elections next Friday

Órla Ryan

31 May 2024

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High Court

Judge grants injunction stopping Philip Nolan's dismissal from Science Foundation Ireland

Updated 30 May 2024

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Drug Testing

Potent drugs such as nitazenes could appear at Irish festivals this summer, HSE expert warns

Nitazine, a powerful synthetic opioid, caused dozens of overdoses in Dublin and Cork late last year.

Órla Ryan

28 May 2024

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myth detector

Georgian journalist targeted by masked men told she faces 'revenge' unless she stops working

Tamar Kintsurashvili spoke to The Journal about how the ‘foreign agent’ law in Georgia, though not yet implemented, is already having an effect.

Órla Ryan

25 May 2024

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New Law

Children as young as seven targeted by gangs to engage in crime, Justice Minister says

24 May 2024

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Clare

Four men arrested after violent disorder incident in Ennis where car was rammed

24 May 2024

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new system

Thousands of vehicles seized as gardaí check motor insurance status via app

Updated 24 May 2024

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Lack of investment in psychosis services, International Court of Justice ruling on Gaza and building collapse in Mallorca

Updated 24 May 2024

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InvestigatesFalling Through The Cracks

Poor investment in psychosis services 'destroying lives', but Ireland can change this

On World Schizophrenia Day, the HSE’s clinic lead in this area says “year-to-year” rather than longer term funding is one of their biggest challenges.