Ailbhe Conneely

Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

HIQA found that six centres were not compliant with four or more regulations (File image)

HIQA publishes 47 reports on nursing homes

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has published 47 inspection reports on nursing homes and residential centres for older people.

Health • 22 hrs

The mass at the Basilica of Our Lady in Knock is one of a number of events taking place nationwide

Pope Leo sends 'good wishes' to Knock Shrine gatherers

Pope Leo XIV has sent "cordial good wishes" to those gathering at the Knock Shrine today for the renewal of Ireland's consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Connacht • 22 Jun

Ger Deering called on the Government to provide funding to support younger people in nursing homes

Complaints to Ombudsman rose 30% in five years to 2024

The number of complaints to the Ombudsman rose by over 30% between 2019 and 2024, according to its latest annual report.

Ireland • 18 Jun

The report has recommended a specialist children's legal service (Stock image)

Children at risk of poor outcomes denied rights - report

Children most at risk of poor outcomes in care, education, housing, disability and mental health services, continue to be denied their rights, according to new research.

Ireland • 17 Jun

Households with older children were at a greater risk of income inadequacy when dependent on social welfare

Minimum standard of living costs up almost 20% since 2020

Essential minimum living costs increased by 1.8% in the past year with a cumulative increase of 18.8% nationally since 2020.

Ireland • 17 Jun

For years, concerns have centered around safeguarding in nursing homes (Stock image)

Safeguarding concerns in the spotlight after RTÉ exposé

For years, concerns have centred around safeguarding in nursing homes, writes Social Affairs Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Jun

Rev Trevor Gribben is the first Clerk of the General Assembly to become Moderator since 1997

Rev Trevor Gribben becomes Presbyterian Church Moderator

The new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has completed his first general assembly, during which he was formally installed to the highest office in the church.

Ireland • 12 Jun

St Patrick's Cathedral dates back over 800 years (stock image)

Plans to safeguard future of St Patrick's Cathedral

Plans have been announced to safeguard the future of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland.

Dublin • 12 Jun

Approximately 30 children were missing and unaccounted for earlier this year (stock image)

Concern over children in State care who have gone missing

An inspection of Tusla's Separated Children Seeking International Protection service has discovered that, in January and February of this year, approximately 30 children were missing and unaccounted for.

Ireland • 12 Jun

The initiative seeks to encourage healthier lifestyle choices during formative years

Updated pledge aims to encourage healthier life choices

An online module is to be made available to pupils in Catholic schools who wish to avail of an updated Confirmation Pledge next year.

Ireland • 12 Jun