Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Empowerment

JobPath: What have I learned after 6 months on the programme?

As frustrations with JobPath are voiced throughout the country, reporter Ben Panter shares an inside look at his own experience.

Ain’t no mountain high enough: Young dads learn the ropes

Parenting can be tough at any age, but for teenagers it can be especially challenging. Luckily, there are programmes in place that can help.

Pobal conference: Varadkar responds to criticisms from the floor

At Pobal’s annual conference, Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar and Philip O’Connor of the Geary Institute addressed the concerns of attendees.

Family of late Clodagh Hawe launch fund for Women’s Aid

As Women’s Aid marks the 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence against Women campaign, the family of Clodagh Hawe launches a fundraising effort for the organisation.

Groups campaigning for gender parity in Irish politics

Although we live in an ostensibly equal society, there are many areas in which men are given arguably preferential treatment. Politics is just one.

Sola Symposium: Focus on greater quality to achieve greater equality

At Sola’s gathering of activists, academics and private sector actors, disability activists made sure their voices were heard loud and clear.

What supports are in place to combat rural poverty?

With poverty levels in rural Ireland demonstrably worse than in urban areas, and less visible, Cian Matthew Kearns asks what supports are available to those affected.

Further perspectives on ‘Alignment’

- Excerpts from reports by Dr Brendan O’Keeffe, Niall Crowley, Debra Mountford, Seán O’Riordan: