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97% of Irish business leaders consider homelessness to be ‘critical problem’

97% of Irish business leaders consider homelessness to be ‘critical problem’

Focus Ireland is calling on Irish businesses to join the Shine A Light Sleep Out on Friday October 10.

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk says racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo is ‘a disgrace’

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk says racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo is ‘a disgrace’

The Reds captain believes football must continue to try to educate the next generation.

Three-quarters of sex workers started because of financial reasons – research

Three-quarters of sex workers started because of financial reasons – research

Several participants spoke of their experiences of discrimination when seeking or applying for housing.

Number of homes accepting housing assistance payments drops 22% in three months

Number of homes accepting housing assistance payments drops 22% in three months

Ombudsman ‘utterly dismayed’ by issues around children’s needs

Ombudsman ‘utterly dismayed’ by issues around children’s needs

Protest held in Dublin over lack of additional needs education provision

Protest held in Dublin over lack of additional needs education provision

Cynthia Erivo calls for light shone on ‘invisible’ LGBT+ community

Cynthia Erivo calls for light shone on ‘invisible’ LGBT+ community

Call for records about mother and baby institutions and Magdalen Laundries

Call for records about mother and baby institutions and Magdalen Laundries

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland said they are seeking paperwork and letters relating to the former institutions.