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Ireland among nations urging Israel to abandon plans to occupy Gaza city

Ireland among nations urging Israel to abandon plans to occupy Gaza city

Eight European nations including Ireland have penned a letter condemning the plans approved by the Israeli war cabinet.

Garda vehicle numbers rise to more than 3,600 after force transformation

Garda vehicle numbers rise to more than 3,600 after force transformation

Body-worn cameras have also been rolled out for officers in a pilot scheme.

Crowe apologises over ‘off the cuff’ remarks about British Army in Ireland

Crowe apologises over ‘off the cuff’ remarks about British Army in Ireland

Fianna FÁil TD Cathal Crowe made a comparison between the British Army in Ireland and Israel’s actions in Gaza since October 7th, 2023

World is ‘breaking the bodies and minds’ of the children of Gaza – Dr Mike Ryan

World is ‘breaking the bodies and minds’ of the children of Gaza – Dr Mike Ryan

Taoiseach meets Chinese foreign minister in Dublin

Taoiseach meets Chinese foreign minister in Dublin

‘Racism in Irish society’ requires attention, human rights commissioner says

‘Racism in Irish society’ requires attention, human rights commissioner says

Lack of Budget measures to end direct provision ‘very concerning’ – activist

Lack of Budget measures to end direct provision ‘very concerning’ – activist

Public has role to play in combating human trafficking, says human rights lawyer

Public has role to play in combating human trafficking, says human rights lawyer

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Some 53 victims of human trafficking, including five children, were officially identified in Ireland in 2023, while a “stark increase” in female victims was also recorded.

Pat Finucane's widow says time for truth as public inquiry into murder announced

Pat Finucane's widow says time for truth as public inquiry into murder announced

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Solicitor Mr Finucane (39) was shot dead at his family home in north Belfast in February 1989.

British government orders public inquiry into 1989 murder of solicitor Pat Finucane

British government orders public inquiry into 1989 murder of solicitor Pat Finucane

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Mr Finucane’s family have pursued a long campaign for an inquiry into the 1989 shooting in north Belfast.

Ireland seeking review of EU-Israel agreement over rights concerns

Ireland seeking review of EU-Israel agreement over rights concerns

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said a number of EU states are also talking about a possible joint recognition of a Palestinian state

Irish professor Michael O’Flaherty elected as Council of Europe's human rights commissioner

Irish professor Michael O’Flaherty elected as Council of Europe's human rights commissioner

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Prof O’Flaherty will be the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe