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This month
April 2026
The Morning Lead
Nurses travelling to work in groups to avoid racist abuse
There were 183 reported incidents in the past five years.
Noel Baker
14 Apr
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'I had no choice but to take the beating': Surging violence and aggression in Irish hospitals
7 Apr
The Morning Lead
Rise in violent and aggressive incidents at maternity hospitals
Some incidents took place in or near the delivery suite.
Noel Baker
9 Apr
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InvestigatesHospital Violence
'I had no choice but to take the beating': Surging violence and aggression in Irish hospitals
Doctor and Nursing unions say overcrowding and delays are a factor in the rising number of incidents.
An average of 18 incidents recorded every day across three years
More than €3m paid out for related cases by State Claims Agency
One hospital is now trialling stab vests for security personnel
Noel Baker
7 Apr
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This year
2026
Fethard
Outcry sees Tusla apologise and U-turn on plan to scrap foster carer support service in Tipperary
10 Mar
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IPAS SYSTEM
A record number of people in IPAS accommodation died last year
10 Mar
8.8k
InvestigatesThreats In Court
A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression
A judge has warned about bad behaviour after dozens of incidents were recorded in Ireland’s courts.
Threats, physical violence and intimidation among incidents logged
Some involve recording and then posting to social media
District Court judge warns that some colleagues won’t sit without a garda present
Noel Baker
10 Mar
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Investigatesresidential care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
Cost likely to be close to €2 million since the start of 2022, with some incidents referred to gardai.
Almost 6,000 incidents of damage to property in care settings
Experts warn of 'criminalising' young people
Some reported incidents relate to children in Special Emergency Arrangements
Noel Baker
20 Jan
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Children's Rights
Child law advocates 'taking legal advice' over new state service
19 Jan
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