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'Many people in care are suffering in silence': TD calls for better approach to adult safeguarding

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Health David Cullinane has said that the HSE National Safeguarding Office's reporting of a decline in reports of neglect and abuse in 2020 underlines the need for a new approach in safeguarding. The TD said that the ...

29 Oct 2021 at 12:09

'More than a third do not think people with disabilities have equal rights': according to new Safeguarding Ireland survey

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'More than a third do not think people with disabilites have equal rights': according to new Safeguarding Ireland survey

The rights of people with disabilities are not adequately respected and upheld in Ireland, according to a new RED C Survey commissioned by Safeguarding Ireland. The survey highlights the need for stronger supports for independent ...

13 Sept 2021 at 16:39

Local News

Animals In Need: Safeguard your pet against thieves

With dog theft on the increase and designer (mixed breed) and pedigree pups selling at extortionate prices from unscrupulous breeders, we advise that everyone is extremely vigilant with their pets. We have heard of people simply ...

23 Aug 2020 at 18:00

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Families and friends encouraged to safeguard vulnerable adults at Christmas time

Chairperson of Safeguarding Ireland, Patricia Rickard Clarke, said the spirit of Christmas and good adult safeguarding hold a similar message. “Good safeguarding is about reaching out and doing what we can to ensure people’s ...

21 Dec 2018 at 11:10

Local News

'More than a third do not think people with disabilities have equal rights': according to new Safeguarding Ireland survey

15 Sept 2021 at 12:00

National News

Chinese ‘police station’ in Dublin ordered to close

A Chinese “police station” in Dublin has been ordered to close, Irish Government officials have confirmed. A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs said no request had been made in advance to open the ...

27 Oct 2022 at 21:24

National News

Guidelines on restraining children at school ‘fall short of what is needed’

Guidelines on the use of restraint on young people in schools fall short of what is needed to protect children, several senior experts have said. The Special Rapporteur on Child Protection and the Children’s ...

20 Jan 2025 at 14:22

National News

Man in his twenties charged over attempted sexual communication with a child

Detectives have charged a man in Co Derry with one count of attempted sexual communication with a child. The 28-year-old will appear in Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on January 23. Detective Chief Inspector ...

28 Dec 2022 at 17:31

McDonald vows ‘complete overhaul’ of Sinn Fein governance for McMonagle failings

National News

Leader pledges ‘complete overhaul’ of Sinn Fein governance after McMonagle case

Mary Lou McDonald has announced a “complete overhaul” of Sinn Fein’s governance procedures as she apologised for the party’s handling of a sex crime investigation into one of its former press officers. ...

07 Oct 2024 at 20:35

National News

‘Repulsive and shocking Spiritan revelations merit serious response’, says Foley

The “appalling acts” of alleged child abuse at Spiritan schools merit a “serious response”, the Education Minister has said. Norma Foley said the Government “owes” it to the survivors of abuse to hold ...

24 Nov 2022 at 18:45

National News

Sinn Fein review after McMonagle case will not be completed before election

A Sinn Fein governance review which was prompted by child safeguarding concerns will not be completed until after the general election, Mary Lou McDonald has said. Sinn Fein has been beset by a ...

14 Nov 2024 at 11:22

National News

Establishment of national authority on adult abuse recommended by report

A new document on adult safeguarding has recommended the establishment of a new national authority dedicated to preventing and reducing abuse, neglect and coercive control. The report says a ...

31 May 2022 at 09:52

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