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Minority of young bullying victims tell an adult, research suggests

Minority of young bullying victims tell an adult, research suggests

The findings have been published by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Childcare fees for some parents to be reduced from September

Childcare fees for some parents to be reduced from September

The cap applies to full-day care of 40 to 50 hours and follows a fee freeze introduced in 2022.

Submissions on behalf of Grace ‘not included in Commission’s report’

Submissions on behalf of Grace ‘not included in Commission’s report’

Her legal representatives said the statement was being issued in the interest of Grace and the public interest.

Religious orders with millions in assets not contributing to redress scheme

Religious orders with millions in assets not contributing to redress scheme

Migrants more likely to be in work than Irish-born but face greater poverty, report finds

Migrants more likely to be in work than Irish-born but face greater poverty, report finds

Citywest firm received around €1.3m weekly in 2024 for accommodating IP applicants and Ukrainians

Citywest firm received around €1.3m weekly in 2024 for accommodating IP applicants and Ukrainians

High levels of prejudice against Travellers and Roma people in Ireland, research finds

High levels of prejudice against Travellers and Roma people in Ireland, research finds

New childcare subsidy rates ‘will reduce costs for thousands of families’

New childcare subsidy rates ‘will reduce costs for thousands of families’

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

The Department for Children sand a subsidy increase will see cost reductions of up to €96.30 a week per child.

Protest outside Mayo hotel over plans to house refugees

Protest outside Mayo hotel over plans to house refugees

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

A number of speakers spoke of their concern over the makeup of the asylum seekers that are to be moved into the hotel

Figures show Michael Healy Rae has received €658k for accommodating Ukrainians

Figures show Michael Healy Rae has received €658k for accommodating Ukrainians

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

In addition, the State paid €168 million to firms accommodating International Protection (IP) applicants during the same three-month period.

Childcare providers demand more funding in protest outside Dáil

Childcare providers demand more funding in protest outside Dáil

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

The rally was organised by the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.