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Deaf couple facing €10,000 bill for hearing aids
Deaf couple facing €10,000 bill for hearing aids A deaf couple, both in employment, say they are being penalised for working and "moving away" from the disability allowance.
'Sleepless night' for Irish man living in Kuwait
'Sleepless night' for Irish man living in Kuwait Jake McAllister is originally from Portstewart in Derry, but for more than seven years he has been living in Kuwait, where he now works as the principal of an international school.
Rise in households at risk of homelessness, says charity
Rise in households at risk of homelessness, says charity Households at risk of homelessness that contacted housing charity Threshold for the first time increased by more than 21% year-on-year, according to its final quarter figures of 2025.
Govt considers contingency plans for Irish in Middle East
Govt considers contingency plans for Irish in Middle East The Government is mulling over contingency plans and what next steps it should take as it advises the 22,000 Irish citizens in the Middle East region to shelter in place.
Taoiseach criticised over 'minimalistic' effort with X
Taoiseach criticised over 'minimalistic' effort with X Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Media Alan Kelly has criticised the Taoiseach for making a "minimalistic" effort to get the social media platform X to appear before it.