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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

The study also found that foreign-born residents had lower incomes and were more likely to suffer poverty.

Government accused of ‘cowardice’ for abandoning hate incitement proposals

Government accused of ‘cowardice’ for abandoning hate incitement proposals

Government chief whip Hildegarde Naughton said there were ‘legitimate concerns’ about the Bill and the changes were for ‘social cohesion’.

Hot school meals could be expanded to cover holidays, Harris says

Hot school meals could be expanded to cover holidays, Harris says

The Taoiseach’s child poverty unit is examining the possibility of expanding the hot school meals programme.

Department of Justice stands by assessment on Northern Ireland asylum seekers

Department of Justice stands by assessment on Northern Ireland asylum seekers

McEntee's figure for asylum seekers from North not based on evidence, Tánaiste says

McEntee's figure for asylum seekers from North not based on evidence, Tánaiste says

Mother of four disabled children calling for No vote in care referendum

Mother of four disabled children calling for No vote in care referendum

Covid-19 changed way people feel about death, survey finds

Covid-19 changed way people feel about death, survey finds

Catholic bishops issue warning over proposed constitutional changes on family and care

Catholic bishops issue warning over proposed constitutional changes on family and care

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Referendums are being held next month on plans to change the Constitution.

Varadkar unsure Citizens’ Assembly wording on carers stronger than amendment

Varadkar unsure Citizens’ Assembly wording on carers stronger than amendment

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

The Taoiseach said it would have caused a problem if the Government had inserted really strong language on care in the Constitution