Butler says role ‘essential’ in driving fundamental reforms after south Kerry Cahms review

Teaching of sex education has been considered by three ministers, but still an issue

The organisation’s volunteers answered a call for help every 56 seconds last year

Mark Ward went from needing a walking stick to running a marathon in Dublin

Mark Ward says he is taking time off as he recovers

Government announced a funding injection of €4 million designed to combat waiting times

Half of 3,500 housebound adults have received first Covid-19 vaccine

Dáil is told mental health services reflect ‘attitude of bygone era’

Urgent calls to halt housing development until Bessborough lands are examined

Vaccine rollout in coming weeks seen within party as crucial to position of Micheál Martin

Minister for Beer Gardens mortifies former hacks amid leaks of ridiculous proportions

Dáil hears of need for overall plan to deal with psychiatric ‘fallout’ from Covid-19

Minister highlights increase in cases of ‘first episode psychosis’ and eating disorders

HSE should not be taking staff experienced at assessing children’s needs, ombudsman says

People should not suffer in silence, says Cora Desmond (21) after stepmother is jailed

Judge doubts remorse of Bridget Kenneally, who spiked girl’s food with hot and bitter flavours

Pandemic saw fobbing-in facility for recording attendance of Senators and TDs halted

Local residents report areas as being ‘like a war zone’ amid use of fireworks

Garda’s Operation Tombola to tackle illegal use of fireworks currently under way

Kelly tells Dáil specific provision must be made so elderly can ‘get out and about’