Europe Ireland Figures published by the Central Statistics Office reveal that the percentage of people speaking Irish on a daily basis has fallen nationally by over 2% since 2016; however, there is an increase in people able to speak it
Europe Ireland Foreign Minister suggested that the threat to exclude countries from the EU and "constructive abstention" could be "creative ways" as deadlock situations in key votes have long plagued the EU because they require unanimous consent
Europe Ireland For St. Patrick's Day, yesterday 17 March, an estimated 500.000 people participated in the traditional parade in Dublin, with 100.000 visitors from abroad
Europe Ireland Two referendum will be held on 8 March to amend the constitution on the themes of marriage as fundament of the family and on the role of women in the family; proposed texts would bring the basic principles - fully respected - closer to 'real life'
Europe Ireland University of Galway study shows decline in well-being and high rates of self-harm among adolescents, noting that young people who have suffered adversity, such as bullying or conflict with parents, are substantially more at risk of self-harm