with Hannah Kelly
Freezing weather sparks concerns for Ireland’s rough sleepers
The current cold snap is raising new concerns for rough sleepers - as new figures show a record 15,199 people homeless, including 4,658 children.
It's the first time the number of people in emergency accommodation has topped 15 thousand.
Simon Communities Interim Executive Director Tony Geogeghan says the plunging temperatures are posing a deadly threat to people sleeping rough.
Robert Pether Returning To Ireland After Five-Year Iraqi Detention
The UN had said Mr Pether's detention was illegal.
Over 23,000 Teachers Beginning Industrial Action Today
Members will also engage in the all-out strike action planned for this Wednesday (14 October)
New Funding Announced For Youth Services And Counselling In Kildare On World Mental Health Day
The Government has announced €11 million in additional mental health funding to coincide with World Mental Health Day today.
Jury In Triple Murder Trial Of Louth Family Sent Home
Robert O'Connor has pleaded not guilty to the three murders of his family members
Appointment Cancellations Expected As Strikes To Take Place Next Week
The HSE says emergency departments will remain open and urgent cancer treatment and dialysis appointments will still go ahead
Families Face Delays Arranging Funerals Amid Pressure On Post-Mortem Services
It's due to a shortage of pathologists and mortuary staff
Media Minister Says Meeting With RTÉ Was "Positive" Amid €20M Funding Cut
RTÉ had rejected the assertion it is not completing the required reforms quickly enough
Man (51) Accused Of Healy-Rae Assault Granted High Court Bail
The assault occurred on 16 September on Cork Street, Dublin 8
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