In his address for National Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration Michael D. Higgins said, "Let us not forget that so little time separates us from the evil that was the Holocaust. This is not an event from the distant past.”

“As we remember, let us also ensure that we do not become passive observers of discrimination or inequality in our society but remain vigilant to the emergence of racism and hate speech.”

“All of you and all of the other women who cannot be with us today were failed by these institutions, the experience of which you share, and the religious orders that ran them,” the President said.

Lord Mayor of Dublin launches Interfaith Charter dealing with issues such as religious freedom, inter-faith dialogue and the promotion of religious diversity.

In some cases, families and individuals entitled to support have spent time sleeping rough due to a lack of information: Crosscare.

“Jesus has compassion on those who mourn because the death of a loved one is never without pain for families. This is especially true of parents who lose a child": Pope

Gift from the farmers of Ireland aims to raise money for the homeless.

“We need to stamp out the stigma that still exists around HIV" - Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke.

Next year marks the 20th anniversary of live nativity scene.