Ellen Coyne
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The records from mother and baby homes, where more than 100,000 Irish women and children stayed between 1922 and 1998, are being held in a database which is “not fit for purpose” and which is not designed for the long-term preservation of the important documents.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The records from mother and baby homes, where more than 100,000 Irish women and children stayed between 1922 and 1998, are being held in a database which is “not fit for purpose” and which is not designed for the long-term preservation of the important documents.
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Put long-term homeless families with children at top of housing queue, councils told
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November 14, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Put long-term homeless families with children at top of housing queue, councils told
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Various senior Government ministers are changing out of their hard hats and little Government high visibility vests before we begin
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Various senior Government ministers are changing out of their hard hats and little Government high visibility vests before we begin
Here is how the Government is describing the key parts of the plan:
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Here is how the Government is describing the key parts of the plan:
Good morning. We're at a development in St Theresa's Garden in Dublin 8 for the launch of the Government's latest housing plan
November 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Good morning. We're at a development in St Theresa's Garden in Dublin 8 for the launch of the Government's latest housing plan
Fresh from an exciting performance for President Connolly, the National Concert Hall's children's choir Cór na nÓg get a VIP Garda escort out of Dublin Castle
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Fresh from an exciting performance for President Connolly, the National Concert Hall's children's choir Cór na nÓg get a VIP Garda escort out of Dublin Castle
And finally, Ireland's 10th president Catherine Connolly has arrived at the State Reception marking her inauguration. She and her husband Brian are greeted by Michéal Martin and his wife Mary
November 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
And finally, Ireland's 10th president Catherine Connolly has arrived at the State Reception marking her inauguration. She and her husband Brian are greeted by Michéal Martin and his wife Mary
Tanaiste Simon Harris arrives, while a member of the Government comms team gallantly holds an umbrella over wet reporters. Next and final VIP should be President Connolly
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Tanaiste Simon Harris arrives, while a member of the Government comms team gallantly holds an umbrella over wet reporters. Next and final VIP should be President Connolly
Taoiseach and his wife Mary Martin have arrived, as has the rains
November 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Taoiseach and his wife Mary Martin have arrived, as has the rains
President Connolly's campaign manager Beibhinn O'Connor
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
President Connolly's campaign manager Beibhinn O'Connor
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett arriving now
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett arriving now
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett arriving now
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett arriving now
British ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen, RTÉ DG Kevin Bakhurst and Government ministers including Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill are all among the special guests arriving now.
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
British ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen, RTÉ DG Kevin Bakhurst and Government ministers including Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill are all among the special guests arriving now.
The army piper is playing in the Upper Courtyard of Dublin Castle as guests arrive for tonight's State Reception for President Connolly. She's expected here within the next hour
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The army piper is playing in the Upper Courtyard of Dublin Castle as guests arrive for tonight's State Reception for President Connolly. She's expected here within the next hour
As one era begins, another comes to an end. A standing ovation for outgoing President Higgins as he leaves St Patrick's Hall
November 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
As one era begins, another comes to an end. A standing ovation for outgoing President Higgins as he leaves St Patrick's Hall
Schoolchildren stand in a rainy Dublin Castle courtyard waiting to wave off President Connolly. In the portrait gallery above, tiny ice cream cones are among the refreshments for guests.
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Schoolchildren stand in a rainy Dublin Castle courtyard waiting to wave off President Connolly. In the portrait gallery above, tiny ice cream cones are among the refreshments for guests.
The St Patrick's hall inauguration ends with a performance of Amhrán na bhFiann by Dublin-born mezzo-soprano Gemma Ní Bhriain
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The St Patrick's hall inauguration ends with a performance of Amhrán na bhFiann by Dublin-born mezzo-soprano Gemma Ní Bhriain
... I will embrace the role of the President. the President, with dignity, determination and courage," President Connolly says, finishing her speech to a standing ovation on the hall
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
... I will embrace the role of the President. the President, with dignity, determination and courage," President Connolly says, finishing her speech to a standing ovation on the hall
Ms Connolly has signed the declaration and is now the tenth president of Ireland
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Ms Connolly has signed the declaration and is now the tenth president of Ireland
Taoiseach Michéal Martin has called on the Chief Justice of Ireland, Mr Justice Donal O'Donnell, to administer the Declaration to the President-elect.
Mr Justice O’Donnell reads it to her in Irish and Ms Connolly repeats it.
Mr Justice O’Donnell reads it to her in Irish and Ms Connolly repeats it.
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Taoiseach Michéal Martin has called on the Chief Justice of Ireland, Mr Justice Donal O'Donnell, to administer the Declaration to the President-elect.
Mr Justice O’Donnell reads it to her in Irish and Ms Connolly repeats it.
Mr Justice O’Donnell reads it to her in Irish and Ms Connolly repeats it.
A beautiful sean nos rendition of Ár nAthair by Síle Denvir. Ms Denvir, a native Irish speaker, hails from Connemara in President elect Connolly's home county of Galway. Ms Denvir will also perform as a harpist today
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A beautiful sean nos rendition of Ár nAthair by Síle Denvir. Ms Denvir, a native Irish speaker, hails from Connemara in President elect Connolly's home county of Galway. Ms Denvir will also perform as a harpist today
President elect Catherine Connolly has arrived at St Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle for her inauguration as the 10th President of Ireland
November 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
President elect Catherine Connolly has arrived at St Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle for her inauguration as the 10th President of Ireland
Arrival of dais party including former presidents McAleese and Robinson. There was applause for outgoing President Higgins as he arrived
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Arrival of dais party including former presidents McAleese and Robinson. There was applause for outgoing President Higgins as he arrived
President elect Connolly's sons and their partners have arrived in St Patrick's hall ahead of their mother's inauguration
November 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
President elect Connolly's sons and their partners have arrived in St Patrick's hall ahead of their mother's inauguration