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# commission - Saturday 17 February, 2018

Mother And Baby Home

Hunt for details on child burials at Bessboro mother and baby home

Feb 17th 2018, 10:00 AM 10,074 Views 26 Comments

The burials took place between 1922 and 1998.

# commission - Tuesday 14 November, 2017

Principles

Everyone in the Oireachtas is to 'promote dignity and respect' for their colleagues

Nov 14th 2017, 10:42 PM 6,281 Views 23 Comments

They have agreed they will “adopt consistent standards” on the issue in the wake of sexual assault and harassment scandals here and abroad.

# commission - Tuesday 27 June, 2017

Changes

Dublin Central will gain a TD, Laois and Offaly will lose one under new constituency boundaries

Jun 27th 2017, 9:36 PM 26,139 Views 62 Comments

Cavan and Monaghan are also set to gain TDs under the new boundaries.

# commission - Wednesday 24 May, 2017

Kathleen O'toole

'This is YOUR police service': Public asked for their input in garda review

May 24th 2017, 8:12 PM 10,595 Views 48 Comments

“I ask for your thoughts, your frustrations, your experiences, and your ideas,” chair Kathleen O’Toole said.

# commission - Saturday 20 May, 2017

Catherine Corless

'Something urgent has to be done with the Tuam site - it can't just be left as it is'

May 20th 2017, 7:00 AM 11,238 Views 47 Comments

Decisions are to be made over what is to happen with the exhumation of remains from the Tuam site, those affected say.

# commission - Monday 10 April, 2017

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'Urgent action is needed': Letters reveal shock at discovery of human remains at mother and baby home

Apr 10th 2017, 6:10 AM 21,263 Views 38 Comments

The Commission into Mother and Baby Homes wrote to Minister Katherine Zappone before the ‘very shocking’ news broke.

# commission - Tuesday 14 February, 2017

Questions Answered

Explainer: What exactly is a Tribunal of Inquiry?

Feb 14th 2017, 8:57 PM 11,542 Views 73 Comments

And how does it differ from a Commission of Investigation?

# commission - Tuesday 29 November, 2016

Running Battle

Official verdict: 'The vast majority of consumers will not have to pay direct charges for water'

Nov 29th 2016, 5:07 PM 19,886 Views 240 Comments

The report describes normal usage as “a public service.”

# commission - Monday 1 August, 2016

Mother And Baby Home

Bethany Home survivor takes first step in bringing case to human rights court

Aug 1st 2016, 7:15 AM 10,586 Views 9 Comments

The survivor who wants to bring the case said that it had taken 23 years to get to this point.

# commission - Wednesday 27 July, 2016

More Time Needed

Over 400 potential witnesses come forward after mother and baby homes appeal

Jul 27th 2016, 8:21 PM 15,993 Views 15 Comments

The commission has been granted an extension to the time frame for the publication of two of the three reports it is preparing.

# commission - Tuesday 19 July, 2016

Inquiry

Mother and baby home survivors say their community is "torn in half" over inquiry terms

Jul 19th 2016, 12:05 PM 11,913 Views 5 Comments

They are seeking the remit of the commission to be widened and will hold a protest against it today.

# commission - Tuesday 5 July, 2016

In Hot Water

Multiple calls for head of water charges commission to step down over "ill-judged" comments

Jul 5th 2016, 8:44 AM 23,443 Views 173 Comments

In a media interview Joe O’Toole expressed his support for the charges.

# commission - Friday 29 April, 2016

Preparatory Work

Catherine Murphy says she won't give up on pursuing Siteserv truth

Apr 29th 2016, 11:48 PM 20,883 Views 69 Comments

The Siteserv inquiry is having problems, but Catherine Murphy “is not giving up”.

# commission - Monday 15 June, 2015

Historical

Australia asks child abuse victims of celebrity entertainers to come forward

Jun 15th 2015, 7:16 AM 6,484 Views 3 Comments

The action follows Operation Yewtree in the United Kingdom.

# commission - Saturday 21 March, 2015

Starvin'

Fancy a takeaway? There's a new player in town (and they're bringing loyalty cards)

Mar 21st 2015, 8:45 AM 44,312 Views 52 Comments

And they mean business. Marvin.ie are looking to give Just Eat a serious run for their money in a sector that is getting bigger and bigger…

# commission - Thursday 6 November, 2014

Come Forward

Families of remaining Disappeared told: We want to end your torment

Nov 6th 2014, 4:45 PM 7,422 Views 14 Comments

Search for Joe Lynskey, who disappeared forty years ago, may happen next.

# commission - Friday 3 October, 2014

Support

A Garda whistleblower is backing MEP's legal battle with Phil Hogan

Oct 3rd 2014, 3:55 PM 11,864 Views No Comments

Garda whistleblower John Wilson has said he will fund raise for Nessa Childer’s legal costs in the case that Phil Hogan proceeds with threatened action.

# commission - Saturday 30 August, 2014

Big Phil's Gig

Taoiseach: We want a 'jobs and growth' role for Hogan... but it's Juncker's choice

Aug 30th 2014, 6:37 PM 8,621 Views 31 Comments

Leaders have arrived in Brussels for a summit to fill two of the EU’s top jobs. Enda Kenny’s also been talking about Phil Hogan’s prospects…

# commission - Thursday 24 July, 2014

Banking

Everyone in Europe will soon have the right to a basic payments account

Jul 24th 2014, 6:30 AM 9,817 Views 7 Comments

And it would probably be something a little bit more sophisticated than the piggy bank pictured.

# commission - Sunday 13 July, 2014

New Boss

Mother-and-baby home survivors concerned over ministerial switch-around

Jul 13th 2014, 7:15 AM 6,328 Views 12 Comments

James Reilly has taken over at the Department of Children — just days before the establishment of the large-scale inquiry into mother-and-baby homes.

# commission - Monday 30 June, 2014

The Commission

Want a say on the mother-and-baby inquiry? Midday today is the deadline...

Jun 30th 2014, 6:45 AM 4,056 Views 5 Comments

Children’s Minister Charlie Flanagan is hoping to have the terms for the wide-ranging Commission of Investigation set up before the Dáil summer recess…

# commission - Wednesday 25 June, 2014

Widening Scope

It's not just Tuam... Mother-and-baby probe needs to examine at least 100 institutions, Minister told

Jun 25th 2014, 10:29 PM 13,414 Views 67 Comments

Survivors, campaigners and academics say the scope of the Commission may need to be widened to take in private nursing homes, mental institutions and smaller mother-and-baby homes.

# commission - Wednesday 11 June, 2014

Babies

Adoption Rights Alliance cautiously welcomes inquiry into mother and baby homes

Jun 11th 2014, 8:08 AM 4,381 Views 39 Comments

The group also want assurances new legislation regarding adoption information and tracing be considered.

# commission - Wednesday 4 June, 2014

Tip Of The Iceberg

Mary Lou McDonald warns that Tuam mass grave could be one of 'dozens'

Jun 4th 2014, 4:10 PM 20,195 Views 175 Comments

Sinn Féin’s deputy leader has called for a public inquiry to look into all mother and baby homes nationwide.

# commission - Friday 9 May, 2014

Jobswatch

Oversight and Audit Commission to scrutinise local government spending

May 9th 2014, 1:46 PM 6,457 Views 23 Comments

Minister Phil Hogan is looking for expressions of interest from people suitable to sit on the Commission.

# commission - Saturday 22 March, 2014

Child Abuse

Abuse survivor Marie Collins added to Vatican commission to protect children

Mar 22nd 2014, 2:57 PM 6,545 Views 27 Comments

The commission is aimed at protecting minors against abuse in the Catholic Church.

# commission - Saturday 15 February, 2014

Seven Days

The GSOC bugging saga: Here's what's happened since the story broke last Sunday

Feb 15th 2014, 7:45 AM 8,063 Views 35 Comments

Further revelations about what happened at the garda watchdog’s Dublin offices are expected this weekend.

# commission - Wednesday 12 February, 2014

Bugging Claims

GSOC prepares to face panel, as commissioner says breach can't be ruled out

Feb 12th 2014, 7:54 AM 4,709 Views 53 Comments

“It would be lovely to be able to say we could be certain one way or the other,” GSOC’s Kieran Fitzgerald said last night.

# commission - Tuesday 17 December, 2013

Mixed Platter

Increase in overall tonnage secured at fish quota talks

Dec 17th 2013, 9:26 PM 5,935 Views 17 Comments

There’s to be an increase of two per cent next year in terms of value, but reductions for certain stocks will also be brought in.

# commission - Thursday 5 December, 2013

Vatican

Pope Francis forms commission to advise on sex abuse

Dec 5th 2013, 3:58 PM 6,336 Views 71 Comments

They are tasked with looking at how to protect children from paedophiles, how to better screen men for the priesthood and how to help victims.

# commission - Wednesday 26 June, 2013

Rome

Pope names commission of inquiry into Vatican Bank

Jun 26th 2013, 3:55 PM 3,736 Views 25 Comments

The commission will investigate the bank’s legal structure and the activities of the secretive financial institution.

# commission - Thursday 13 June, 2013

ECT

Concerns over use of electroshock therapy on non-consenting patients

Jun 13th 2013, 6:30 AM 7,822 Views 20 Comments

A patient must consent to the treatment, but if they decide against it a decision can be overridden by two psychiatrists.

# commission - Wednesday 12 June, 2013

Mental Health

Fill posts or mental health services will deteriorate, says Commission

Jun 12th 2013, 11:16 AM 4,266 Views 11 Comments

A focus on managing illness rather than a patient’s recovery is the experience across Ireland’s mental health services.

# commission - Wednesday 5 June, 2013

Power Cut

21,000 had gas or electricity cut for not paying bills

Jun 5th 2013, 2:36 PM 7,220 Views 98 Comments

Latest figures show 82 per cent more gas customers were cut off last year, compared to 2011.

# commission - Wednesday 22 May, 2013

Opinion

Column: Getting financial advice is a good idea, but check the small print

May 22nd 2013, 7:00 AM 5,237 Views 5 Comments

High commissions charged by financial advisors means there is always a conflict of interest when dealing with clients and many are far too well paid for their efforts, writes David Quinn.

# commission - Tuesday 30 April, 2013

Bees

Ireland abstained from vote to ban bee-harming pesticides

Apr 30th 2013, 9:55 AM 7,202 Views 76 Comments

A ban on three pesticides, which some argue are threatening bees, will come into effect from December following a European Commission vote yesterday.

# commission - Sunday 17 March, 2013

State Aid

MEP opposes EU commissioner's call for elimination of State aid

Mar 17th 2013, 8:00 AM 4,834 Views 10 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s Pat the Cope Gallagher said parts of Ireland would not have any industry if it wasn’t for the procurement of State aid.

# commission - Friday 16 November, 2012

Health

Ireland on top as health spending falls in Europe

Nov 16th 2012, 3:25 PM 9,296 Views 19 Comments

Health spending fell by 7.9 per cent in Ireland in 2010, the most of all European countries. The report says that governments are under pressure and cutting expenditures.

# commission - Monday 6 August, 2012

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In pictures: Art in the Olympic Park

Aug 6th 2012, 9:30 AM 4,733 Views 1 Comment

There’s not just sport to look at in the park, there’s art too.

# commission - Sunday 8 May, 2011

Bailout

European Commission supports Ireland's bailout interest rate cut: Hayes

May 8th 2011, 1:52 PM 698 Views 7 Comments

The junior minister said more work must be done to ensure a bailout rate cut, but said the Commission is on side.

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