Parents of non-verbal boy in struggle for school place via RTÉ News rte.ie/news/education…

Indeed. “Political pressure” after RTÉ News broke the story…

The St Patrick’s Festival has introduced a ‘relaxed space’ along the Dublin parade route for neurodivergent people and their families. The Rosney family, including Darragh and Cormac who have autism, are looking forward to watching the parade from this new area 🇮🇪☘️ #SPF24

Excellent analysis from ⁦Ailbhe Conneely⁩ Removal of Grand Canal tents a temporary fix on IP issue via @RTENews rte.ie/news/analysis-…

The number of people accessing emergency accommodation has surpassed 14,000 for the first time. 14,009 were homeless in April according to latest Dept of Housing figures. That's up from 13,866 in March. RTÉ News

It's understood that the Scoping Inquiry Report into historical sexual abuse in day and boarding schools run by Religious Orders is over 700 pages with 26 chapters across five volumes RTÉ News

Homeless figures up again. 150 more people in emergency accommodation in May compared to the previous month. That includes 9,843 adults and 4,316 children. RTÉ News

Child Law Project highlights system in freefall Ailbhe Conneely describes the issues surrounding our new volume of case reports published this morning rte.ie/news/analysis-… via RTÉ

Deeply concerning report by Ailbhe Conneely on the latest Child Law Project reports. A number of judges have expressed "despair" over a lack of special care beds for some of the most vulnerable children in the State. One High Court judge described the situation as "a tsunami

.Crosscare has confirmed that Taylor Swift donated to the Charity following her sold-out concerts in Dublin. Swift has been making donations to food banks in cities where she has been performing her Eras Tour. Amount donated is undisclosed. RTÉ News

Protesters tear down Waterways Ireland barriers erected along the Grand Canal in Dublin following protest at Portobello which called for their removal RTÉ News

A brilliant report by Ailbhe Conneely placing Connie & her wishes front & centre. Fianna Fáil Fine Gael created the private nursing sector and want residents to pay the price & suffer transfer trauma when it fails. Well done Care Champions Ireland

Got the opportunity to visit Merseyside Refugee Support Network for a recent RTÉ News report. Many spoke fondly of deceased Irish Christian Brother Eamon Doyle, who taught English there for 20 years. Wonderful people, led by the equally wonderful Seána Roberts.

EU Apostolic Nuncio Noël Treanor dies via @RTENews rte.ie/news/2024/0811…

Statement by President Higgins on the death of Archbishop Noёl Treanor president.ie/en/media-libra…

Meet Joan Horan, Ireland's forgotten Paralympic gold medalist via @RTENews rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

International overdose awareness day #IOAD2024 Irl has highest rate of drug related death in EU If u are in Cork City at night, over next wk, see projection artwork by Spicebag near bus station Shining a light on drug related grief Collaboration of art & research Daniel O'Callaghan

Group representing all stakeholders in Catholic Education (from Bishops to School Management Associations) has said it’s committed to working with stakeholders and the State to uphold its “moral, civic, and statutory responsibilities”, following Scoping Inquiry. RTÉ News

Our Detox Unit in Carlow has had 223 referrals so far this year but the facility only has 10 beds. More detox, rehab and aftercare services are desperately needed. rte.ie/news/2024/0913… RTÉ News