10 h. ago Submissions of Grace’s legal team not referred to ‘in any way’ in final investigation report, says wardship solicitor

State solicitor representing intellectually disabled woman says she made statement on Grace’s behalf in ‘public interest’

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13 h. ago Ireland’s EU Affairs Minister welcomed in Westminster for talks on ‘deepening collaboration’ between islands

Ireland’s EU Affairs Minister welcomed in Westminster for talks on ‘deepening collaboration’ between islands  The Irish Post

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13 h. ago Ireland’s EU Affairs Minister welcomed in London for talks on ‘deepening collaboration’ between islands

Ireland’s EU Affairs Minister welcomed in London for talks on ‘deepening collaboration’ between islands  The Irish Post

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33 h. ago Brendan Comiskey: Bishop admitted his best efforts to deal with abuse allegations were ‘not good enough’

Co Monaghan native resigned at centre of storm that led to Ferns report, which set a template for various future statutory reports into abuse

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37 h. ago Former bishop Brendan Comiskey, who resigned after Ferns Report, dies aged 89

Resignation followed allegations he failed to deal adequately with child sexual abuse claims

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4 d. ago Taoiseach, Tánaiste, First Minister and President among delegations attending pope’s funeral

Attendance to include 10 reigning monarchs and some 50 heads of state, as well as 250 cardinals

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6 d. ago ‘I couldn’t believe the bravery’: Abuse survivors pay tribute to Michael O’Brien and his ‘powerful’ RTÉ testimony on child sex abuse

One in Four founder Colm O'Gorman among those to pay tribute

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7 d. ago Zelenskyy says Ukraine will only hold direct talks with Russia after ceasefire is in place

‘After the ceasefire, we are ready to sit down in any format,’ Zelenskyy said ahead of key talks in London on a potential Ukraine settlement.

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7 d. ago Death of Pope Francis: Michael D Higgins says pontiff had ‘unfinished business’, as preparations made for papal funeral

Pope Francis remembered following his death from a stroke and heart failure

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7 d. ago Death of Pope Francis latest updates: Trump, Zelenskiy and Michael D Higgins to attend pontiff’s funeral

Tributes paid to late pontiff who died of a stroke and heart failure

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7 d. ago Death of Pope Francis latest updates: ‘We were very fortunate to have him’

Tributes paid to late pontiff who died of a stroke and heart failure

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7 d. ago Death of Pope Francis latest updates: Ireland’s representatives at funeral are confirmed

Tributes paid to late pontiff who died of a stroke and heart failure

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8 d. ago Pope Francis remembered as a leader who ‘knew how to give hope’

Pontiff’s funeral could take place as early as Friday, with Vatican authorities expected to confirm details on Tuesday

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8 d. ago Pope Francis ‘a voice for humanity and justice’, says President Higgins

Late pontiff advocated on behalf of the poor, marginalised and those affected by war and conflict – Taoiseach

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8 d. ago Ukraine war: Russian attacks resume as Kyiv sends delegation to London for talks

Pursuit of ‘real and lasting peace’ to continue, says Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy

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8 d. ago Bereft Dublin faithful react to pope’s death ‘as if a relation died’

Several among congregation believe Francis an ‘important voice’ for tolerance and inclusivity

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8 d. ago Whistleblower and families of sex abuse victims not interviewed for latest ‘Brandon’ case report

More than 40 intellectually disabled adults were abused in two HSE facilities in Stranorlar, Co Donegal

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1 week ago ‘She wasn’t cared for. Who didn’t care for her? And why?’ Grace case report leaves questions unanswered

A whistleblower has described the investigation into the alleged abuse of a vulnerable young woman as Kafkaesque

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1 week ago ‘Grace’ case whistleblower says State response acts as ‘strong deterrent’ to others speaking out

‘The State will try to crush you,’ says Iain Smith who first raised alarm about the case in a report in 2008

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1 week ago ‘Grace’ wronged and harmed in many different ways in ‘absolute, abject failure’, HSE chief says

Inquiry finds no evidence of sexual, emotional or physical abuse while woman was in care of family for 20 years

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