Early Childhood Ireland says authorities must take whatever action is necessary to fully investigate distressing matters raised in an RTÉ Investigates documentary.
Undercover reporters looked into the standards of care in the Hyde and Seek Childcare creche chain in Dublin on foot of concerns raised by several families
It showed how one of the creches in Glasnevin was unregistered for some 14 months, and also highlighted repeated breaches of regulations.
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A new report finds several human rights breaches in community mental health facilities.
The Mental Health Commission criticises the fact 1,200 vulnerable people are still being accommodated in these 24-hour residences.
It says they are unregulated, leaving residents at risk of abuse.
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Boris Johnson is starting his first full day as Britain's Prime Minister after forming his cabinet yesterday.
It includes Sajid Javid as Chancellor, Priti Patel as Home Secretary, and Dominic Raab as Foreign Secretary.
In his first speech, Mr Johnson vowed to deliver Brexit by October 31st.
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The Ryder Cup is set to return to Ireland in 2026.
Cabinet Ministers are expected to approve funding to allow one of golf's premier competitions to be held at Adare Manor in seven years' time.
The Cabinet has traveled to Donegal to host its last meeting of this political term.
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Students are being warned to be wary of rental-accommodation scams ahead of the new college year.
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) say they are a target because of the housing crisis and accommodation shortage for students in third-level education.
The warning comes ahead of the publication of this year's Leaving Cert results, on August 13th.
