The Fianna Fáil party in Europe has aligned itself with a controversial European party which has been accused of racism and homophobia

All four Dublin local authorities have rejected Minster for Transport Martin Cullen's proposals on the Dublin Transportation Authority (DTA). Martin Cullen has proposed that the DTA be set up to implement Transport 21, oversee surface transport across six counties in the greater Dublin area and take over the Rail Procurement Agency (RPA) and some functions of Dublin Bus and Iarnród Éireann. It was to be modelled on the Transport for London office in the UK

Despite the budget's efforts, the reality for many families relying on social welfare payments is that they will continue to struggle to survive. By Emma Browne.

In 1997 the government published a task-force report on violence against women, which looked primarily at domestic violence. Nine years later, most of the report's recommendations have not been implemented. By Emma Browne

A survey of 14 institutes of technology has found that just two institutes employ a disability officer and that in nine institutes the faculty buildings are not accessible to disabled students. By Emma Browne

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The government plans to continue its €225m broadband infrastructure project despite problems in the work already done and doubt over its future value.
By Emma Browne and Neill O'Neill

Helpline calls unanswered as funding not provided. By Emma Browne

The HSE says many children 'pre-plan' escapes to reunite with family members but internal reports seen by Village highlight inadequate care and protection in accomodation centres

A housing survey, carried out by Sinn Féin has highlighted the inadequacy of the shared ownership scheme in the Dublin area. The survey found just 12 properties in the four Dublin local authorities that came in within the budgets of the shared ownership scheme.