10% of Child and Adolescent Mental Health appointments were unattended last year.
Thu, 05 Dec, 2019
U2's The Edge and owner of Dublin restaurant Chapter One, Ross Lewis, were among the people who donated to President Michael D Higgins' election campaign last year.
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019
Only President Higgins and runner-up Peter Casey had expenses reimbursed.
Wed, 24 Jul, 2019
There was no exceptional candidate in a presidential field with three waffling Dragons. If this was a worthwhile exercise in democracy, we’re in trouble, writes Michael Clifford.
Mon, 29 Oct, 2018
A Fine Gael minister has gone against his own party to publicly back Joan Freeman in the presidential race.
Thu, 25 Oct, 2018
Michael D Higgins has been earning €247,000 for the last seven years and receiving his €19,000 lecturer’s pension, writes Victoria White
President Michael D Higgins was repeatedly attacked for his “extravagant” lifestyle and Learjet trips amid claims that he “could not lie straight in bed” over spending during tonight's high-profile presidential debate.
Tue, 23 Oct, 2018
Joan Freeman says she is sorry her daughter had to come forward to address the Presidential candidate's links to the Iona Institute.
Mon, 22 Oct, 2018
The mock Presidential election and a student council ballot were run together, by second-year pupils at the school.
He lugs his sense of injustice around like a piece of election literature, writes Michael Clifford.
Sat, 20 Oct, 2018
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!
Tue, 16 Oct, 2018
Here's your lunchtime bulletin.
Businessman Seán Gallagher insists that the race to become President is not yet over even though Michael D Higgins appears to be assured of victory.
Sat, 13 Oct, 2018
"You do desperate things when you believe in something so strongly."
Tue, 09 Oct, 2018
Joan Freeman laughs at the notion that her husband Pat mightn’t fancy the idea of an ex-boyfriend giving her a loan, writes Catherine Shanahan.
Fri, 05 Oct, 2018
Our first love is special.
Tue, 02 Oct, 2018
Four men and two women are in the mix for next month’s presidential election. Rebecca Black looks at their lives and careers as they embark on their election campaigns Michael D Higgins.
Fri, 28 Sep, 2018
President Michael D Higgins and his main rival for the Áras, Sean Gallagher, are set to miss the opening debate in the race for the presidency.
Tue, 25 Sep, 2018
Journalist Gemma O’Doherty has failed to secure the required number of county councils to contest the presidential race.
Mon, 24 Sep, 2018
Journalist Gemma O’Doherty’s chances of becoming an official candidate in the presidential election race have dwindled dramatically after another council voted not to nominate anyone to contest next month’s vote.
Fri, 21 Sep, 2018
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has denied Seán Gallagher is a “proxy candidate” for the party, claiming the label is “ridiculous” — despite ongoing support from grassroots members.
Wed, 12 Sep, 2018
President Michael D Higgins is expected to make a statement outlining his campaign intentions when his nomination papers for the race for the park are submitted later this month.
Thu, 06 Sep, 2018
Pieta House founder Joan Freeman believes the country is ready for a different type of presidency.
Wed, 05 Sep, 2018
The presidential race opened up last night with the decision by Cork City Council to endorse Joan Freeman as their preferred candidate.
Tue, 04 Sep, 2018
Latest: Businessman and Presidential hopeful Gavin Duffy has expressed his delight at securing the nomination of Meath Co Council to contest this year's Presidential election.
Mon, 03 Sep, 2018
Would-be presidential candidate Kevin Sharkey has said he was called the N-word just six weeks ago and made a plea to be nominated as “Ireland’s first black president” to send out a message to racists.
Sat, 01 Sep, 2018
Michael D Higgins must reimburse taxpayers for using publicly funded services, including cars, offices, or staff at Áras an Uachtaráin during his campaign for re-election, the State’s ethics watchdog has declared.
Wed, 29 Aug, 2018
Foreign donations will be banned and individual contributions to candidates limited to €1,000 under draft guidelines for the presidential election.
Good morning. I would like to take the opportunity of this column to announce that I will not be running for the office of the presidency.
Sat, 18 Aug, 2018
The presidential election race will only be fairly run if the media asks the tough questions of all candidates, including Michael D Higgins, writes businessman and presidential election candidate
Mon, 30 Jul, 2018
Mental health campaigners have said the latest critical report on the state of services should act as a wake-up call to government.
Thu, 26 Jul, 2018
Fine Gael has formally agreed to back Michael D Higgins for a second term as president and closed the door on its party councillors supporting a rival for Áras an Uachtaráin.
Thu, 19 Jul, 2018
Fine Gael are expected tonight to consider allowing party councillors back a non-party candidate for the presidential election, a move that will likely help Independents get nominated.
Wed, 18 Jul, 2018
Potential presidential election candidate Gerard Craughwell has risked undermining his campaign by claiming the highest office in the country is a “meet and greet job” that has no impact on the general public.
Mon, 16 Jul, 2018
Fiachra Ó Cionnaith breaks down the potential list of candidates for the Presidential race.
Independents are moving closer to securing the required numbers to get a candidate into the field for a potential presidential race to challenge Michael D Higgins.
Fri, 13 Jul, 2018
President Michael D Higgins has sharply denied he timed his announcement to seek a second term in order to block other candidates from challenging him.
Wed, 11 Jul, 2018
Health bosses have been accused of “abusing” children with mental health issues by neglecting their needs.
Fri, 27 Apr, 2018
Legislation making it illegal for social media companies to use data from children under the age of 16 should be considered, according to Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan.
Thu, 22 Feb, 2018
Handcuffs are only used on young offenders held in the Oberstown child detention facility in extreme circumstances, its director has insisted.
Wed, 08 Nov, 2017
A Seanad report laying bare the underfunded state of children’s mental health services has been welcomed by support groups who said its recommendations must be implemented.
Thu, 19 Oct, 2017
The founder of Pieta House claims child psychiatry services in Ireland are in the worst possible condition imaginable.
Thu, 22 Jun, 2017
And all because a few good men and women wanted to do the impossible for a worthy cause, writes Fergus Finlay.
Tue, 09 May, 2017
Senators are seeking an end to children with mental health issues being treated alongside adults in State institutions.
Sat, 29 Apr, 2017
Don’t let the scenic Kerry backdrop fool you on Damian O’Callaghan’s debut feature, says Ellie O’Byrne.
Tue, 11 Apr, 2017
A national taskforce needs to be set up to look at the prescribing of barbiturates as they continue to be used as the most common type of intentional overdose, a conference on suicidology was told.
Fri, 07 Oct, 2016
Super junior minister Finian McGrath has said he is “delighted” with Enda Kenny’s promise to “love him to bits” politically in order to ensure that the Government lasts.
Wed, 01 Jun, 2016
The Government’s chief whip has admitted there is “mild irritation” among Fine Gael back-benchers over the party’s Seanad appointments deal with Fianna Fáil.
Mon, 30 May, 2016
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has relinquished three of his Seanad nominees to Fianna Fáil as part of a special deal with Micheál Martin.
Sat, 28 May, 2016
Helen O’Callaghan meets the founder of a charity that has helped many people with suicidal thoughts and hears about the early morning walk where 120,000 people give their support
Thu, 05 May, 2016
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