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Health Research Board
Record 13,104 cases treated for problem drug use amid jump in cocaine use, especially among women
25 Jun
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Health and Safety Authority
There were 43 work-related deaths in Ireland last year, 19 of which resulted in prosecutions
24 Jun
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Science Foundation Ireland
High Court refuses to grant further injunction to Philip Nolan over his dismissal from SFI
21 Jun
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Addiction
Senator on helping woman who was likely overdosing: 'No one wanted to help, it was really horrible'
Updated
20 Jun
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Merchants Quay Ireland
'They see no way out': 113% jump in homeless people seeking mental health support from charity
17 Jun
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the morning lead
Children deemed 'too autistic' for mental health service and 'too anxious' for disability team
Some children are not seen by CAMHS until they self-harm or attempt suicide, parents have warned.
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13 Jun
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Mother and Baby Homes: €31,000 is average redress payment made to survivors so far
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13 Jun
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First meeting
More people will die if there are further delays to reforming drug approach, Paul Reid warns
Updated
13 Jun
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Explainer
Elections: Should you vote the whole way down the ballot paper?
And what exactly is PR-STV? Allow us to explain.
Órla Ryan
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7 Jun
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Exclusive
Cancer patients fighting Israeli government to avoid deportation to Gaza
Up to 40 people are affected and, to date, almost half have lodged petitions to stay in Israel and keep receiving medical care.
Lawyer Tamir Blank said patients who cannot receive the treatment or aftercare needed could end up in "a very dire condition"
Some people would have to return to refugee camps where the sanitation is poor and they may "not have access to even basic medical care"
Órla Ryan
7 Jun
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heatwaves
A third of Irish people think about climate change when choosing their holiday destination
7 Jun
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the morning lead
Vast majority of Irish people think the EU should impose sanctions on Israel
Around a third of voters have boycotted companies associated with Israel in recent months, according to a new opinion poll.
Over three-quarters of people support sanctions, according to the latest opinion poll by The Journal and Ireland Thinks
Eight in 10 younger voters (aged 18 to 34) are in favour of the move, as are at least seven in 10 people across all other age groups
Órla Ryan
6 Jun
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Local Elections
Some migrant candidates afraid to canvass or use posters amid fears their children will be targeted
The Immigrant Council of Ireland has raised concerns about candidates being threatened, as well as voter intimidation, ahead of Friday’s elections.
Órla Ryan
5 Jun
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Adoption
How the 'Lost Children of Greece' are fighting for citizenship and access to their records
Thousands of children were adopted to countries such as the US after the Greek Civil War, Mary Cardaras tells The Journal.
Many people have fought for decades to have their Greek citizenship restored and to get access to their personal records
The adoption market in Greece was "lucrative" and involved priests, lawyers and doctors
Órla Ryan
1 Jun
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May
May 2024
the morning lead
Independents remain most popular, while Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil overtake Sinn Féin in latest poll
However, Sinn Féin remains the most popular party among younger voters ahead of the European elections.
Fine Gael is now the most popular political party among those polled, but Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin are close behind
Around 23% of people intend to vote for independent candidates in the European elections next Friday
Órla Ryan
31 May
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High Court
Judge grants injunction stopping Philip Nolan's dismissal from Science Foundation Ireland
Updated
30 May
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Drug Testing
Potent drugs such as nitazenes could appear at Irish festivals this summer, HSE expert warns
Nitazine, a powerful synthetic opioid, caused dozens of overdoses in Dublin and Cork late last year.
Órla Ryan
28 May
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No heroin found among drugs used in recent overdose clusters in Dublin and Cork, HSE finds
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Naloxone will be more widely available after helping save lives in recent overdose cases
3 Jan
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myth detector
Georgian journalist targeted by masked men told she faces 'revenge' unless she stops working
Tamar Kintsurashvili spoke to The Journal about how the ‘foreign agent’ law in Georgia, though not yet implemented, is already having an effect.
Órla Ryan
25 May
10.6k
New Law
Children as young as seven targeted by gangs to engage in crime, Justice Minister says
24 May
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new system
Thousands of vehicles seized as gardaà check motor insurance status via app
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24 May
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The 9 at 9
Lack of investment in psychosis services, International Court of Justice ruling on Gaza and building collapse in Mallorca
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24 May
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Falling Through The Cracks
Poor investment in psychosis services 'destroying lives', but Ireland can change this
On World Schizophrenia Day, the HSE’s clinic lead in this area says “year-to-year” rather than longer term funding is one of their biggest challenges.
Órla Ryan
24 May
13.8k
mother and baby institutions
NI truth panel receives major record haul, boosting mother and baby home inquiry
22 May
3.9k
national famine commemoration
Israeli ambassador at Irish famine event sparks criticism as govt pledges to maintain 'pressure'
Updated
20 May
22.6k
the morning lead
'Whether they're from Donegal or Senegal, it makes no difference': A night at the Lighthouse café
Hundreds of homeless people, from Ireland and further afield, visit the Dublin centre every day for food, clothes and friendship.
The centre provides a range of supports to homeless people and asylum seekers
"We need to remember it’s people who are actually inside the tents. These are human beings."
Órla Ryan
19 May
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dual diagnosis
Children given 'inadequate or inappropriate' support by CAMHS 'because they were autistic'
14 May
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dublin-new york relations
'Stop talking about Jesus and dance': People at the portal want to connect, ideally with dogs
Transatlantic rock, paper, scissors didn’t quite pan out, sadly.
Órla Ryan
14 May
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Discrimination
Almost a third of LGBT+ community in Ireland avoid certain areas for fear of being assaulted
14 May
9.4k
latest figures
Measles: Twenty-six cases, and five outbreaks, confirmed in Ireland this year
13 May
5.8k
22
RIP
Taoiseach and president pay tribute to 'trailblazer' Mary Banotti following death of former MEP
Updated
11 May
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Aurora Borealis
PHOTOS: Northern Lights visible over Ireland in stunning display
The aurora borealis was exceptionally clear in some areas.
Updated
11 May
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