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INspections
HIQA finds lack of nappies, mouldy rooms, and parents and kids sharing bedrooms in IPAS centres
Ken O'Flynn
Cork TD says he 'wasn't speaking as councillor' when he made comments about Travellers on radio
The Morning Lead
Hundreds of workers at IDA star client in the dark on redundancies one month on
Over 300 staff are waiting to hear their fate over a month on from the multi-national saying it may pull out of Ireland.
Organ Donation
'You can save a life': Irish lung transplant recipients urge public to stay opted in as donors
Speaking out
Taoiseach and six other leaders call for no further Israeli military operations in Gaza
Frontline perspectives
'He was honest, but honesty isn't enough': HSE workers react to Bernard Gloster's resignation
Breaking
HSE CEO Bernard Gloster to resign next year
Gloster, who was previously the CEO of Tusla, said stepping down has been a “significant personal decision”.
The Morning Lead
Water safety boss calls for new measures after teens' deaths in Buncrana
It comes as concerns are also raised about the lack of lifeguards in Buncrana.
The CEO of Water Safety Ireland has asked IPAS to contact centres nationwide.
Donegal locals have stressed a lack of facilities, as children in IPAS centres cannot cross the border for swimming lessons.
Locals say lifeguards need to be re-introduced in Buncrana after the tragic deaths of Emmanuel and Matt.
Psychiatric Care
Vital psychiatric beds for teens still out of action one month after fire
Staff are concerned that the 130 year old building is ‘not fit for purpose’ after two fires in five years.
Dignity4Patients
Victims' group calls for review of ruling 'being used' to stop paedophile Michael Shine from facing fresh trial
All time
Maternity
Why are women giving birth alone in Ireland - and across the world?
Inside the online freebirthing movement that’s gaining popularity worldwide.
The Journal speaks to women who have freebirthed in Ireland and beyond about their reasons for going outside of the medical system.
One woman who became immersed in exclusive, private online groups says leaving the extreme end of the freebirth movement felt like 'leaving a cult'.
Some in Ireland are freebirthing because they can't access HSE homebirthing services.
A Louth woman, Naomi James, who died after giving birth at home without a medic present, also participated in online groups, and freebirthing influencers.
women's healthcare
'You're made to feel dirty': Woman with HIV on struggle to get fertility treatment in Ireland
Ainy, who lives in Macroom Co Cork, said she never felt stigmatised over her status until she sought fertility assistance.
Getting To Know You
Michelle O'Neill urges Starmer to roll back Legacy Act and fund Casement Park for Euro 2028
nowhere to go
Roderic O'Gorman urged to intervene as parents and children face eviction from Direct Provision
US politics
Supreme Court rules that Trump is immune from prosecution for 'official acts' during presidency
Maternal Deaths
Mother died in Drogheda after 'freebirth' at home with no midwife or doctor present
Hospital staff desperately tried to save Naomi’s life after she arrived in the hospital experiencing postpartum hemorrhage.
Naomi James suffered a postpartum hemorrhage after giving birth at home with no medic present.
The doula who was present for Naomi's labour told The Journal she was "a sensational woman and birthed her baby with incredible power."
Medical sources have expressed concern about 'freebirthing', but members of online support groups said birth trauma is forcing women to opt for freebirthing as a 'last resort'.
Inquest
Tourist who died in crash on 'confusing' Kilkenny road didn't know she was in two-way traffic
A senior roads unit policing garda said conversations were ongoing about the need to change the road for years.
Remembrance
Stardust ceremony: 'I have a feeling we have the presence of the 48 victims here today'
Christy Moore, Roddy Doyle, and more are performing in the ceremony.
Assault case
Natasha O'Brien: 'I bared my soul, and was told I should be happy my attacker took a guilty plea'
Fatal Crash
Kilkenny man who stole car with vulnerable young person inside was on drugs when he crashed
PAY DISPUTE EXPLAINED
Aer Lingus's pilot pay crisis: An industrial relations expert explains what could happen next
Liam Doherty said that there is trouble ahead for Aer Lingus whether or not it agrees to a hefty pay increase.
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