# TML

Last week

21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023

No funding being provided this year for development of more HSE eating disorder services

A report by

Hayley Halpin

Sinn Féin’s Mark Ward said there is “a lack of ambition and political will to deliver services that are so badly needed in our health system”.

The HSE confirmed there is no additional funding to develop new eating disorder teams in this year's National Service Plan.

Ward has said "there cannot be another Budget Day with no additional spending on eating disorder services".

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Tue 12:05 AM

This month

May 2023

THE MORNING LEAD

Green MEPs 'very' concerned by opposition to plan for restoring nature and rewetting Irish bogs

A report by

Lauren Boland

Two Green MEPs from Ireland and Germany gave an in-depth interview to The Journal on the proposed Nature Restoration Law.

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May 20th 2023, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

'Not going back to hostels': The Dublin tenants resisting eviction on Harrington Street

A report by

Jamie McCarron

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that the RTB would be investigating the matter.

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May 19th 2023, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Restorative justice referrals decreased last year despite Government promise to build capacity

A report by

Lauren Boland

Restorative justice is a process that facilitates dialogue between victims and offenders.

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May 17th 2023, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

EPA reveals Ireland's good and bad bathing sites as improvement continues

A report by

Jamie McCarron

79% of 148 bathing sites surveyed have ‘Excellent’ water quality while 97% meet the minimum standard.

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May 12th 2023, 12:21 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Automatic pension scheme should not invest in fossil fuels, Government told

A report by

Lauren Boland

A new auto-enrolment pension scheme for workers has undergone scrutiny as the government prepares to put forward legislation.

A newly published report advises that investment funds in the scheme should not be allowed to invest in fossil fuels.

It also recommends that a minimum percentage of the funds should be invested in renewable energy development.

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May 4th 2023, 12:05 AM

Last month

April 2023

THE MORNING LEAD

North Sea Summit: Ireland and UK need to cooperate on offshore wind energy, says Eamon Ryan

A report by

Lauren Boland

Nine countries have agreed to ramp up capacity for harnessing offshore wind to generate power.

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Apr 24th 2023, 7:54 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Indian nurses recruited by HSE wait months in Ireland without their children before starting work

A report by

Eimer McAuley

Twenty-nine migrant nurses who were recruited to one Dublin hospital were promised six weeks of paid accommodation, and then told they would have to leave after a week on arrival.

One mother-of-two from India hasn't been able to find a house to rent so her family can join her, Eimer McAuley reports.

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Apr 19th 2023, 12:00 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

With a ceasefire in place, Yemenis are still suffering from the weapons of war

A report by

David MacRedmond

With a fragile truce in place after eight years of civil war, the people of Yemen are still falling victim to the conflict.

Yemeni Landmine Records said 32 people were killed by landmines and other unexploded ordnance in January this year.

The Journal speaks with the head of the ICRC weapons contamination unit.

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Apr 9th 2023, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

'We've seen more working people and others who wouldn't be homeless in normal circumstances'

A report by

David MacRedmond

While some have predicted a sudden, large increase in homelessness after the lifting of the eviction ban, others say the increase will be more gradual.

Homeless charities have spoken about the breadth of people being affected by the housing crisis.

Depaul has detailed concerns over people's access to medical care.

Elderly people are at particular risk of becoming homeless after eviction.

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Apr 6th 2023, 12:02 AM

This year

2023

THE MORNING LEAD

'It doesn't have to be expensive': Eamon Ryan says 'idle' rail lines could be revived

A report by

Tadgh McNally

Ryan suggested that some rail lines could be reopened easily and at at low expense.

Ryan has said there are rail lines that could be opened easily and at little cost.

He said an existing lines from Rosslare, through Waterford on to Limerick Junction was one example.

All-Island Strategic Review is ready to be published should Stormont return.

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Mar 31st 2023, 12:03 AM

# dog controls

Dog owners who cannot control their pet should be treated as 'social pariahs', says McConalogue

The Minister for Agriculture was speaking after Cabinet approved a memo proposing that fines for such a breach be doubled to €5,000.

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Mar 28th 2023, 6:11 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Warnings were issued over a log-in system used by Cork university in weeks before cyber attack

A report by

Niall O'Connor

MTU has not confirmed the cause of the attack.

Although no link between the hack and the warnings has been confirmed, alarms were raised globally on 31 January and 6 February - and in Ireland on 7 February.

MTU says it has not commented on the root cause of the attack.

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Feb 16th 2023, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Delayed climate strategy to come before Cabinet amid EU infringement proceedings

A report by

Lauren Boland

The EU has taken the first step of a legal process against Ireland over failure to submit a long-term climate strategy due three years ago.

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Feb 6th 2023, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Far right protesters aren't just in it for the cause - there's also money to be made

A report by

Eimer McAuley

One agitator asks his followers for support to cover travel and other expenses related to the protests.

Anti-immigration activists monetise their YouTube accounts and ask for donations, reports Eimer McAuley.

Experts say the tactics are imported from abroad but the levels of profit are small at present.

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Feb 5th 2023, 12:01 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Ireland three years past deadline to send long-term climate strategy to European Union

A report by

Lauren Boland

The government has repeatedly fallen short of promises to get the important strategy finished.

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Feb 1st 2023, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Homelessness services prepare for potential fallout of Citywest closing to new refugees

A report by

Lauren Boland

The development has raised concerns for the welfare of refugees who arrive into the country.

15.0k

Jan 21st 2023, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Coillte forestry deal with British fund condemned by TDs from across political spectrum

A report by

Lauren Boland

The debate came as part of discussions on the Climate Action Plan 2023, which received a mixed response in the chamber.

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Jan 19th 2023, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Students urged to steer clear of ChatGPT essays as bot reopens debate on college assessment

A report by

Emer Moreau

The copy-writing software has taken social media by storm, and left some educators concerned about the future of assessment.

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Jan 18th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Sisters of Charity

St Vincent's creates list of Catholic iconography to return to orders after shares transfer

St Vincent’s University Hospital has developed a lengthy list of crucifixes, paintings, statues, St Brigid’s crosses, busts, and stained glass.

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Jan 10th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Adoption Authority of Ireland

Officials warned that lack of social workers would delay giving adopted people their records

New documents reveal that officials in the AAI and Tusla had raised concerns about difficulties recruiting staff in the months leading up to the Birth Information and Tracing Act coming into effect.

New documents reveal that officials in the AAI and Tusla had raised concerns about difficulties recruiting social workers, Órla Ryan reports

In December, adopted people were informed that they may not receive their records until autumn 2023

In the months leading up to the Birth Information and Tracing Act being enacted, efforts were made to hire more staff

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Jan 4th 2023, 12:05 AM

Last year

2022

THE MORNING LEAD

Demands on government to step up on climate crisis as new action plan takes hold

A report by

Lauren Boland

The Climate Action Plan 2023 contains a suite of measures aimed at cutting emissions – but its performance over the last year was mixed.

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Dec 31st 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

'Terrible forecasting' and overly cautious warnings: Complaints sent to Met Éireann in 2022

A report by

Hayley Halpin

Some people hit out at Met Éireann’s predictions, while others complained about its website.

Details of the complaints were released to The Journal under the Freedom of Information Act.

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Dec 25th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Housing Crisis

Taoiseach to meet experts in housing in the coming weeks as Govt attempt to kick-start acceleration plan

So are we heading Housing for All 2.0?

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Dec 22nd 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Dublin property price ceilings under First Home Scheme to increase to €475,000

A report by

Christina Finn

Maximum property price ceilings are to increase from 1 January.

Maximum property price ceilings under the First Home Scheme for every county are to increase on 1 January, Political Correspondent Christina Finn reports.

Price caps for Dublin City; Cork City; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal, and South Dublin are to increase from €450,000 to €475,000.

Since its launch in July, 2,400 people have registered under the scheme.

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Dec 20th 2022, 12:05 AM

# hour by hour

Taoiseach rotation: Here's how the day will play out as Varadkar takes over from Martin

Micheál Martin will travel to Áras an Uachtaráin this morning to submit his resignation as Taoiseach

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Dec 17th 2022, 12:05 AM

Cost-of-living pressures will persist in 2023 but Ireland should escape a recession, ESRI says

Authors of the report said there was ‘clear evidence of a slowing pace in the economy’.

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Dec 15th 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

UK strikes in air travel and Royal Mail could impact Irish Christmas plans

A report by

Lauren Boland

Strikes are planned in the UK this month by rail workers, passport control officers, and in Royal Mail.

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Dec 10th 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

'It will drive people away': Student teachers on the potential threat to career breaks

A report by

Jamie McCarron

One teacher suggested that staff may simply resign and emigrate to teach elsewhere.

One teacher suggested that staff may simply resign and emigrate to teach elsewhere if the option is removed.

The Department of Education has emphasised that no decisions have been made.

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Dec 8th 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Fermoy latest town to be visited by anti-immigration campaigners and misinformation

A report by

Eimer McAuley

Analysis: Activists exploiting the war and accommodation shortages by whipping up local community sentiment against asylum seekers.

After protests in East Wall, campaigners look to seize on anti-immigration sentiment.

Cork man Derek Blighe has undertaken a tour of the country over the past month to take part in anti-immigration rallies.

Fermoy locals hitting back with counter protest today.

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Dec 3rd 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

The Dowdall-Hutch tapes: What the court heard from secret garda recordings

A report by

Lauren Boland and Alison O'Riordan

The uncovered conversation reveals the two men’s discussions about gardaí, the Kinahan cartel, and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald.

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Nov 26th 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Fraudsters stole nearly €45 million through frauds and scams in the second half of 2021

A report by

Hayley Halpin

That’s according to a new report published today by FraudSMART.

That's according to a new report published today by FraudSMART.

The report outlines how debit and credit card fraud (including ATM) hit €14.5 million.

People are being warned to be extra vigilant as Black Friday and Christmas approach.

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Nov 21st 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Qatar 2022: The carbon-neutral World Cup that never was

A report by

Lauren Boland

Qatar and FIFA promised a carbon-neutral World Cup, but experts argue it is far from that.

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Nov 19th 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Almost half of people think allowing nightclubs to stay open until 6am is a bad idea

A report by

Hayley Halpin

The Cabinet approved legislation last month that would allow nightclubs to stay open until 6am.

The Cabinet approved legislation last month that would allow nightclubs to stay open until 6am. If the legislation is passed by the Oireachtas, the changes are likely to be enacted next year.

More than half of people think later opening hours for pubs is a good idea.

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Nov 14th 2022, 12:05 AM

# bessborough

'You're a Quinn, you're one of us': Woman adopted to US in 1960 finally meets her Irish family

After years of searching – and having the wrong name for her father – Mary Jo Sullivan met her family.

Mary Jo Sullivan spent her early years in Bessborough mother and baby institution in Cork, before being adopted to the US in 1960

After years of searching - and having the wrong name for her father - she finally met her family in September

'Search angels', DNA and a photograph made it happen, Órla Ryan reports

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Oct 31st 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Rape crisis centres: Increase in helpline calls compared with pre-pandemic years

A report by

Hayley Halpin

That’s according to the Rape Crisis Network Ireland’s rape crisis statistics 2021 report.

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Oct 24th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Dublin

Capel Street shop owners claim more council effort needed to make pedestrianisation a success

‘The street will rot if there isn’t a full development to pedestrianisation or a reversal,’ one business owner said

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Oct 20th 2022, 12:01 AM

# parking charges

'It's like a pay cut': Liffey Valley staff say new parking charges could cost some workers €12.50 a day

Liffey Valley staff have been protesting outside the shopping centre since Sunday.

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Oct 19th 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Inside the small Finnish city that became a big player in climate action

A report by

Lauren Boland

A Finnish city with a population nearly the size of Cork’s is years ahead of Europe’s climate targets.

100km north of Helsinki, a Finnish city with a population nearly the size of Cork's is years ahead of Europe's climate targets.

The Journal visited Lahti this week for a closer look at its climate policies in action.

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Oct 8th 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Consumer price inflation forecasts revised upwards to 8% by the Central Bank

A report by

Hayley Halpin

The Central Bank has published its latest quarterly bulletin today.

The Bank says energy-driven inflation is the key issue being faced currently.

The outlook for domestic growth over the coming quarters is "more challenging than was previously expected", it says.

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Oct 5th 2022, 12:05 AM