Elaine Loughlin

17 hours ago | irishexaminer.com | Elaine Loughlin

Families caring for children with disabilities can now apply for supports through an online portal. Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary has announced that an online application service for Domiciliary Care Allowance is now available. This is part of an extension of online services and is part of a plan to have 90% of services online by 2030. Domiciliary Care Allowance is a non-taxable monthly payment to a parent/guardian for a child under 16 with a disability.

1 day ago | irishexaminer.com | Elaine Loughlin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has spoken to the British prime minister about a deal on trade and security with the EU that could be agreed as early as next week. It is now hoped that a security pact between the EU and Britain will be signed at the first Brexit reset summit due to be held in London. Special attention will also be given to access to waters for fisheries and energy cooperation at the meeting.

1 day ago | irishexaminer.com | Elaine Loughlin

Silage season is in full swing, and for members of Independent Ireland it is causing real frustration and a level of road rage that warrants attention. Just days after the tragic death of Garda Kevin Flatley, the party has come out calling for increases to speed limits. Garda Flatley died after being struck by a motorbike during a speed check, the high-powered Yamaha R1 1000cc motorcycle continued on for around 500m and crossed the road median before finally crashing into a bus stop.

2 days ago | irishexaminer.com | Elaine Loughlin

Filmmaker Ken Loach is among those who have signed an open letter calling on the Government and the EU to intervene against Israelā€™s decision not to allow a renowned Palestinian human rights defender travel to Ireland. Academics, politicians, and campaigners have condemned a de-facto travel ban being enforced by the Israeli government on Omar Barghouti, who is a Gandhi Peace Award recipient.

5 days ago | irishexaminer.com | Elaine Loughlin

"Do you realise that there is less news and footage coming out of Gaza? “That’s because the journalists have either been killed or wounded. The ones that are alive are either severely ill or too starved to manage any energy beyond the attempt to secure food and water. “This is what Israel wanted when they declared a war of attrition back in November 2023. “The whole world should be reporting what they have learned up to this point.