6 h. ago Teenager Daniel McAnespie had begged social workers to ‘have him locked up’, inquest hears

The boy, originally from Finglas, had had more than 20 care placements in the 15 months before he died

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1 week ago Government urged to address social welfare payments for workers facing temporary lay

Government urged to address social welfare payments for workers facing temporary lay-offs due to US tariffs  The Irish Independent

Economics

3 w. ago Grace case whistleblower dejected by report but wants to 'change the narrative' of findings

The former social worker described her experience at the commission as “horrendous”.

Politics

3 w. ago Irish social workers say commissions of inquiries 'not suitable' for safeguarding reviews

The 2,000-page report on the ‘Grace’ case published yesterday found no evidence of physical, emotional or sexual abuse.

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3 w. ago Bernard Gloster reiterates apology to ‘Grace’ for neglect in foster care

Mr Finlay said that social workers and parents had found evidence and had made “very, very specific” complaints. There was “enormous” physical evidence of abuse.

Politics

3 w. ago Taoiseach says 'Grace' had been failed by the state 'for the totality of her life experience'

Mr Finlay said that social workers and parents had found evidence and had made “very, very specific” complaints. There was “enormous” physical evidence of abuse.

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3 w. ago Calls for safeguarding legislation to avoid repeat of 'Grace'

Mr Finlay said that social workers and parents had found evidence and had made “very, very specific” complaints. There was “enormous” physical evidence of abuse.

Politics