If the son of the world’s most powerful politician can publicly acknowledge his dependency struggles, it may encourage others to do likewise – especially here in Ireland

The recent RTÉ expose of state information-gathering is a disturbing reminder of the increase in surveillance on our lives. But protecting our privacy against that has a cost

The projected low take-up of the €245 payment threatens its aim of sharing parental leave between both parents

The security offered by the pandemic unemployment payment resembles a case study for a pilot scheme which has been brought to cabinet by arts minister Catherine Martin, to pay artists a weekly basic income. Could it ultimately lead to one for all citizens?

Six decades on from the days when NSPCA inspectors could have Traveller children placed in institutions, they are still subject to discrimination, as the Pontins scandal showed last week

The Department of Social Protection estimated that it saved €8 million from a number of data-matching exercises up to last September

Darragh Whelan, director of Childhood Services Ireland, says government has no desire to move to public model for the sector

Relatives have to contact numerous branches of the state to cancel things such as services and payments after bereavements

The public outcry against the mother and baby homes report has led to calls for it to be reviewed, but what led to its findings being universally criticised?

The report of the investigation into what happened in Ireland’s mother and baby homes has been met with dismay and distrust by many survivors

Pharma giant’s own documents show it conducted seven trials at homes over almost four decades

There are an estimated 130,000 living survivors of mother and baby homes and county homes. The government feels that while the compensation bill will be substantial, it has to be paid