The Alzheimer Society of Ireland said a National Dementia Registry is essential to enable the development, operation and quality of dementia-related health and social care services. Election candidates and parties have been called on to commit.

Barnardos has launched its 2023 annual report which reflects the reality for vulnerable children living in Ireland, with a 25% increase in the numbers supported, and a waiting list of more than 2,000. The charity is also setting out its priority asks for a new government in election 2025.

Survey into Gen Z in Ireland shows participation in voting and elections is notable among individuals aged 18-27 years. Thousands of young people in the Generation Z age group across the country will be deciding how to vote, with affordable housing as their main election issue.

Now in its 20th year, the Our World Awards is a simple and flexible platform for 3rd to 6th class primary school pupils and their teachers to learn how Irish Aid, the Government’s International Development Programme, is working with partners around the world to create a fairer, safer and more sustainable world through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The Prevention and Early Intervention Network (PEIN) has called for election candidates and parties to commit to funding of services being ring-fenced in budget 2025 – and grown by at least 10% annually from 2026 onwards.

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is today (14 November 2024) launching its general election manifesto, setting out 37 measures – nine of them high-priority – to protect civil liberties and human rights in Ireland.

Speaking at the Family Resource Centre National Forum (FRCNF) national conference, Mr Flores shared his experience of navigating the immigration system in Ireland and how he draws on this to help others, as part of his role with Clones FRC.

Renovations are underway at the newly acquired premises of Dogs for the Disabled which trains assistance dogs for adults / children with a disability, says this permanent headquarters and new national training centre will enable them to graduate more dogs each year.

Keep Dementia a Priority in the New Government. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland launched its election initiative ‘Deliver on Dementia – Make a Pledge to Keep Dementia a Priority’ – with candidates of all parties and Independents urged to sign up now.

Almost a third of adults in Ireland have experience of Financial Abuse (30%) – with the vast majority (81%) of the abuse carried by someone well-known to the victim rather than online, or anonymously.

Ruhama is thrilled to be announced the winner of the Charity of the Year 2024 at the Charity Institute of Ireland Charity Excellence Awards in October. Ruhama is a national NGO supporting women impacted by prostitution and human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation.

New research conducted by RedC for the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) highlights a widespread public belief that politicians are out of touch with the challenges young people face today. The survey reveals significant concerns about issues such as the housing crisis, the rising cost of living, and the underfunding of youth work services.

Barnardos Online Safety Programme has released an in depth report, Exploring AI (Artificial Intelligence) with Children and Young People; shedding light on children’s knowledge of AI. There was a combined approach gathering information for the consultation report, using qualitative focus groups and a quantitative survey between May and June 2024.

Digital learning programme to build empathy skills launches to prevent harm and promote bystander intervention online. Body shaming, bullying and racism are the most common forms of harm witnessed online according to a new survey of 1,355 young people in Ireland.

This new awareness campaign – ‘Take a minute, before you bin it!’ is aiming to increase awareness and knowledge on how to improve waste segregation. As Ireland transitions to a more circular economy, this national initiative highlights how simple individual actions, can collectively boost Ireland’s recycling rate.