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To mark Pro Bono Day, the In-House Pro Bono Network (Pro Bono Network), a community of volunteer in-house legal teams in Ireland and A&L Goodbody LLP, yesterday hosted two in-person pro bono events to support the Irish Refugee Council and Social Entrepreneurs Ireland.
Trinity College Dublin and Belong To published a new report on the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQI+ people. The report, Being LGBTQI+ in Ireland, is the second iteration of the 2016 LGBTIreland Report. It is the largest sample of Ireland's LGBTQI+ population, with over 2,800 participants.
Emerging treatments and recent investment in services are providing new hope for people throughout Ireland living with a neurological condition. However, the current recruitment moratorium and other delays in appointing key frontline staff risks undermining the commitment to neurological care
Hello, How Are You? is a campaign about connection and engaging in open conversations about mental health. The campaign asks individuals, communities, workplaces, friends & family to say Hello and ask the question ‘How Are You?’ in a meaningful way.
Early Childhood Ireland has today announced the total amount raised by children across Ireland as part of their 20th National Pyjama Day. Over €285,000 (€287,611.52) was donated to two child-centred projects: autism charity AsIAm’s ‘Child and Family Support Programme’.
Ground-breaking research shows a resounding link between homelessness and victims of human trafficking in Ireland. Research reveals missed opportunities to identify victims and provide humanitarian support as included in the EU Directive for Human Trafficking.
In light of verdict, we in ICCL redouble our call for comprehensive reform of the Coroner service, in line with our research and the recent report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice. The lack of direct support for bereaved families is one of the fundamental deficiencies in the Service and must be rectified.
A report released by The Beachaire Fund and Community Foundation Ireland has revealed that increased and sustained funding for community education could have a transformative effect on the lives of lone parents and their families.
Safeguarding Ireland has welcomed publication of the Law Reform Commission (LRC) report on adult safeguarding – and said structures must urgently be put in place to begin work towards implementation of the comprehensive recommendations.
A new report published by the National Youth Council of Ireland, conducted by IPSOS B&A, reveals that the most pressing concerns for young people in Ireland are housing and the cost of living, with 67% and 62%, respectively, citing these issues.
Community Foundation Ireland publishes ‘A Sense of Place’ Local Election Manifesto. Councils are being urged to back the roll out of pilot local funds which would see private giving and public funding working together to deliver community services.
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in men and women in Ireland. For many with premature heart disease and stroke, this can be delayed or even prevented. We have established 8 Heart Healthy Habits that can help you to keep on top of your heart health.
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