Órla Ryan

A creche worker is facing five additional charges related to the alleged assault of young children in her care in Dublin, a sitting of Dún Laoghaire District Court was told on Monday. Tanya Martin (32), of Rosemount Estate, Dundrum, was previously granted... See more

Almost 7,000 people have applied for redress under the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme, with more than 5,000 receiving compensation so far. New figures from the Department of Children show the scheme received 6,998 applications by the end of 2... See more

Thousands of people attended a protest in Athlone, Co Westmeath, on Saturday against the EU-Mercosur trade deal. On Friday, European Union states approved the agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, although it still needs to be backed by ... See more

Thousands of farmers are expected to demonstrate against the Mercosur trade deal in Athlone, Co Westmeath, on Saturday. Significant traffic is also anticipated in the town as a large convoy of tractors and other vehicles gathers in advance of a rally at t... See more

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern was involved in the mediation process aimed at ending a hunger strike by four industrial school survivors outside Leinster House last year. In 1999, Mr Ahern apologised on behalf of the State to victims of institutional child... See more