Government departments are using AI, but one clear red line has been laid down – The Irish Times
Human oversight must be maintained in Government departments, according to an evolving policy that has been made clear…
Short-term let restrictions will only apply to towns with populations over 20,000 after Government rowback – The Irish Times
New restrictions on short-term lets will only apply to towns and cities with populations of more than 20,000…
Norma Foley opposes commercial rates on childminders’ homes, but it’s beyond her control – The Irish Times
Childminders should not have their homes assessed for commercial rates, Minister for Children Norma Foley has said. Foley…
Opposition politicians dismiss archbishop’s claim that seizing church assets is ‘opportunism’ – The Irish Times
Comments by the Catholic Primate that seizing assets from religious orders to fund redress schemes could be seen…
Explainer: What changes are being introduced to improve childcare in Ireland?
Two action plans aimed at reducing childcare costs have been unveiled Children’s Minister Norma Foley. Photo: PA The…
Teachers’ union slams Minister over Assessment of Need changes
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Explainer: What do Assessments of Need process reforms mean for children in Ireland?
Current backlogs in the system are causing massive delays in diagnosis of disability Norma Foley Children’s Minister Norma…
Children with additional educational needs will not need assessment to access classes or schools – The Irish Times
Children with additional educational needs will no longer need an assessment to access a special class or special…
Review into Kyran Durnin case to stay unpublished as concern is raised over another missing child – The Irish Times
A review by a national oversight body into the case of missing Co Louth schoolboy Kyran Durnin will…
Large extensions to critical infrastructure ‘should be exempted from seeking planning’ – The Irish Times
Large extensions to critical infrastructure should be exempted from requiring planning permission, according to a report due to…
Longford’s young people help shape Ireland’s EU Presidency priorities at Seanad na nÓg 2025
Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann Senator Mark Daly and Senator Maria Byrne and Minister for Children, Disability…
Enable Ireland open €1.2m residential respite service in Barefield
*Photograph: Natasha Barton. ENABLE IRELAND’s €1.2m residential respite service in Barefield has been officially opened. Funding has been…