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Calls for public inquiry into disappearance of Kyran Durnin

Calls for public inquiry into disappearance of Kyran Durnin

Gardaí believe Kyran Durnin might have died aged six after it emerged he had not been seen since May 2022 when he was a pupil at a primary school in Dundalk.

Over 100,000 children living in poverty across Ireland

Over 100,000 children living in poverty across Ireland

Spiralling rents and high prices are being cited as the main reasons for the increase.

Government should lead charge against online child sex abuse material – monitor

Government should lead charge against online child sex abuse material – monitor

The first Online Safety Monitor calls on the Government to lead reform of EU laws against child sexual abuse material.

Last government accused of ‘broken promises’ to children

Last government accused of ‘broken promises’ to children

Child poverty higher in Northern Ireland than Republic, report shows

Child poverty higher in Northern Ireland than Republic, report shows

Children’s Rights Alliance welcomes new child poverty action plans

Children’s Rights Alliance welcomes new child poverty action plans

Report highlights 'shocking' shortage of special care placements for vulnerable children

Report highlights 'shocking' shortage of special care placements for vulnerable children

Children being left in poverty despite recovering economy, says charity

Children being left in poverty despite recovering economy, says charity

Mon, 20 May, 2024

The Children’s Rights Alliance made the claim as it launched its third Poverty Monitor on Monday.

One in five children experiencing enforced deprivation – report

One in five children experiencing enforced deprivation – report

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Over 260,000 children were found to be living in enforced deprivation last year, according to research from the Children's Rights Alliance

‘Difficult’ to get gardaí to show up to calls, Fine Gael MEP candidate says

‘Difficult’ to get gardaí to show up to calls, Fine Gael MEP candidate says

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Regina Doherty made the remarks during hustings for some of the candidates vying for election as an MEP in the Dublin constituency.

Enoch Burke loses High Court challenge to job appeals panel

Enoch Burke loses High Court challenge to job appeals panel

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Mr Burke had claimed a member of the appeals panel, ASTI general secretary Kieran Christie, is a "promoter of transgenderism"