Aisling Kenny

One public pool for every 81,000 people - Swim Ireland

Swim Ireland has renewed calls for investment in public swimming pools. A series of closures around the country has left Ireland lagging behind its European counterparts in terms of access with over half of all available pools now in hotels.

Ireland • 15 Apr

Unregulated care conditions 'barbaric', says ex-resident

A man who spent time in unregulated care four years ago has described the conditions as "barbaric".

Ireland • 11 Mar

Closeup of unrecognizable woman hugging teenage girl with care and love, copy space

Tusla placed 1,121 children in unregulated care last year

Figures obtained by RTÉ News show more than 1,100 children in Tusla's care were placed in unregulated Special Emergency Arrangements throughout last year.

Ireland • 11 Mar

'Incredible to be home' - charter flight lands in Dublin

Irish citizens on the Government's first chartered flight from the Middle East have expressed their relief at having arrived back in Ireland.

Middle East • 08 Mar

194 people on board Govt-chartered flight from Oman

There are 194 people on board the first Government chartered flight to bring people stranded in the Middle East home to Ireland which is due into Dublin Airport from Oman later tonight.

Ireland • 07 Mar

Oman Air Aircrafts seen parked at Muscat International Airport

Govt charter flight from Oman delayed until tomorrow

The first Government charter flight due to depart from Oman this evening has been delayed until tomorrow due to "highly challenging" conditions, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Middle East • 06 Mar

ESRI: School absences linked to lower Leaving Cert grades

A new study has found that school absence leads to lower educational qualifications and poorer wellbeing in early adulthood.

Education • 26 Feb

Staff working in the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin

'Unconscionable' to give Rotunda patients poor care - Dr

A consultant in the neonatal intensive care unit at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin has said the decision to overturn planning permission for a €100 million critical care unit at the hospital is devastating.

Health • 18 Feb

A fire broke out at one of the apartment complexes at Clarion Quay in Dublin

20,000 apartment owners waiting for fire safety grants

The owners of over 20,000 apartments and duplexes built during the Celtic Tiger years have been waiting more than two years to receive grants for urgent fire safety works.

Ireland • 10 Feb

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Danone recalls further batches of infant formula

Further batches of Danone's Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula and follow-on formula have been recalled due to the possible presence of cereulide.

Ireland • 06 Feb