There are 190,303 children  in Ireland who have special needs requirements, according to estimates published by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). That is nearly one-fifth of all Irish children. Add a comment

The Health and Safety Authority has issued twenty three construction-related prosecutions this year. Last year, 13,000 people were injured on sites. By Frank Connolly Add a comment

The Irish Hospital Consultants' Association (IHCA) has written to the HSE to tell it that “major deficits exist” in relation to the implementation of part two of the Mental Health Act, 2001 which came in on 1 November.

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The Health and Safety Authority has issued 23 construction-related prosecutions this year. Last year, 13,000 people were injured on sites. By Frank Connolly. Add a comment

A survey of 14 institutes of technology has found that just two institutes employ a disability officer and that in nine institutes the faculty buildings are not accessible to disabled students. By Emma Browne

 

 

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Vast majority of private nursing-home reports in 2006 are inconsistent, inadequate and incomplete, despite Leas Cross revelations in 2005. By Sara Burke Add a comment

Two women who were violently raped in the west of Ireland had to endure a nightmare journey and a wait of several hours for forensic examination because of "a crisis" in the provision of statutory resources. Add a comment

The HSE says many children 'pre-plan' escapes to reunite with family members but internal reports seen by Village highlight inadequate care and protection in accomodation centres Add a comment