Ministers McEntee and O’Gorman welcome publication of review of accommodation for victims of domestic violence

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today welcomed the publication of the Tusla review of accommodation services for victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. The Ministers also outlined the priority areas for refuge provision, as well as long term structural reforms to improve…

President Higgins to host meeting of key organisations to consider the contribution which they can make to strengthening gender equality

President marks Brigid’s Day with announcement of event to take place on International Women’s Day in Áras an Uachtaráin President Michael D. Higgins has announced that he and Sabina Higgins will host a special event on International Women’s Day, 8 March, which will bring together a wide range of organisations at Áras an Uachtaráin to…

Ortús brings National & International Talent to Cork

One of the brilliant, and talented young artists who will be performing at the seventh Ortús Chamber Music Festival, which will take place from Friday, February 25th to Sunday, 27th, in venues in Cork City and County is young violinist Siún Miln. From Cork, Siún is a member of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and also performs regularly with the Irish Chamber Orchestra. As part of Ólafur Arnald’s String…

Maxi Zoo’s Friendship Connects Campaign provides critical funding to allow Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA) to continue its lifesaving work

Ireland’s Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA) has welcomed its biggest ever donation through Maxi Zoo giving it a vital lifeline to enable it to continue its important emergency support for missing persons across the country.   The over €28,000 which was raised by Maxi Zoo, Ireland’s largest pet retailer through its Friendship Connects campaign,…