Lynn Ruane

Minister to sanction institutions that fail to adhere to policies on bullying under new laws

Digital Recording Bill will allow for the use of body-worn cameras by officers

Review into how paramedic organisation handled past abuse claims is ongoing

Irish youth workers have banded together to seek an end to drug prohibition to remove criminal risk from users

Minister for Equality to commission research into an issue about which little is known

Minister writes to paramedic organisation over lack of publicity for historical inquiry

Women paid as little as €5,000 in severance after abuse then ‘forever silenced’

Individual had access to ‘vulnerable people’ in Dublin’s south west inner city, Lynn Ruane tells Upper House

One school in area designated ‘very disadvantaged’ is only one excluded from programme

By Aisling Bea, Mary McAleese, Richard Ford, Marian Keyes, Tolü Makay, Blindboy and more

Department must stop keeping files on children, says Minister as report set to be published

Party indicates Lord Mayor of Dublin ‘not contesting election as Green Party candidate’

Government urged to grant ‘vaccine bonus’ and ease restrictions on those inoculated fully

Geoffrey Shannon to report on organisation’s handling of child sex abuse allegations

Guests share stories of ‘choosing to challenge’ on The Irish Times Women’s Podcast

Department of Justice denies deportations happening but says ‘transfers’ continuing

He did not discuss the Séamus Woulfe issue, in an interview at the Ireland’s Edge festival

‘Thinkers, changemakers, inventors, advocates and artists’ at west Kerry event

Senators introduce Bill for moratorium on deportations until Covid-19 pandemic ends

Consideration for scoping inquiry into historical abuse to follow review of State records

Historical sex abuse was ‘open secret’ in voluntary organisation, Seanad hears

Parenting in my Shoes: ‘I hope the girls continue the journey they’re on. I’m so impressed’

Pandemic has exposed ‘crumbling’ state of many school buildings, debate hears

Malnutrition at end of summer is a ‘serious concern’ say child advocates

As the actor jogged topless around London, Lidl asked the Senator to rethink her outfit

Letters on life under lockdown from Vicky Phelan, Joe Schmidt, Maeve Higgins, Irish Times journalists and others

Senators appeal to electorate to vote and post ballot papers ahead of March 31st deadline

A UCD professor sparked controversy when he claimed top students from affluent backgrounds do better due to genetics. We asked experts for their views

Oireachtas given detailed breakdown of Travellers’ experiences in education system

Audit by Mazars finds six out of 22 randomly selected TDs and senators made ineligible claims in 2017

Kids can handle Plato, not just playdough: So argue two new documentaries on TV and radio

Harris argues for a compassionate approach, and promises ‘a helping hand instead of just a handcuff’

Traveller activist and playwright Rosaleen McDonagh describes ‘hostile’ reaction to her candidacy

‘We spend too much time rushing from one thing to another’: Why TDs and Senators could benefit from daily meditation

Lifeline Inishowen, based in Carndonagh, delivers petition to Minister for Children

Judicial Council Bill deals with conduct of judges and disciplinary measures

The programme of 200+ acts extends across 13 stages and venues

Awarding degrees in desending order of merit can amount to ‘public shaming’

Free drop-in programme in Dublin to help students build their confidence with maths

You can change your mathematical ability by first of all changing your mindset