#Childrens Health

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Ireland misses deadline to expand human trafficking laws
Forced marriage, surrogacy exploitation, and illegal adoption should have been recognised as exploitation, according to advocates

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Medics say every hospital should have staff childcare built in
Medics say every hospital should have staff childcare built in
As the HSE confirms Ireland's new maternity and children's hospitals won't have staff creches, doctors tell Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin a lack of childcare can make their work all but impossible

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

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EPA issue warning as E.coli found in private well water supplies across Ireland
EPA says hotels, creches, nursing homes, and schools that depend on water from private wells should ask whether it is 'safe to drink'

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

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Child trafficking: 'Alarming' that children can travel into Ireland without correct checks in place
Mecpaths was reacting to Hiqa's acceptance of concerns raised by a whistleblower about Tusla's handling of the arrival of unaccompanied minors

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Social media ban for children under 16
Panel’s report backs EU-wide minimum age for social media use
European Commission-appointed experts back minimum age until tech companies introduce safety design features to protect children and adolescents

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Whistleblower raises concerns over Tusla checks on unaccompanied minors at Dublin Airport
Whistleblower raises concerns over Tusla checks on unaccompanied minors at Dublin Airport
Hiqa said a protected disclosure alleging shortcomings in reunification assessments for unaccompanied minors contained evidence of possible wrongdoing

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

After 67 years, the search for two missing Bessborough babies goes on
After 67 years, the search for two missing Bessborough babies goes on
Mary Donovan says Government intervention offers hope, but families still need answers about missing children from Bessborough

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

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E-scooters 'need to be regulated' if we don't ban them, justice minister says
It is understood that further advice will be sought from the Attorney General before a decision is made on a ban

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

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Childcare is more than a cost centre
High-quality and consistent childcare should be a right for every child — it's not just a cost-of-living issue, writes Teresa Heeney of Early Childhood Ireland

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Toilet fire safety — the latest delay to National Children's Hospital
Toilet fire safety — the latest delay to National Children's Hospital
Further delays are likely — and the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board now seeks a revised handover date from developer Bam

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Stressed and unhappy young girl hide from domestic violence at home. Synchronos
Tusla: Physical abuse and neglect big issues amid 34% surge in child protection cases 
Tusla annual report highlights expansion of Barnahus service into Waterford and South Tipperary

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Cork dad may move to Latvia to get life-saving drug for surviving son
Cork dad may move to Latvia to get life-saving drug for surviving son
He already lost one son to Friedrich's ataxia — now Craig Coady says HSE drug group's Skyclarys deferral could force him to move to Latvia to get the drug for his other son

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Government to enter mediation with women who suffered abuse at Dunderrow National School
Government to enter mediation with women who suffered abuse at Dunderrow National School
In 1998, disgraced principal Leo Hickey was charged with historic abuse against pupils at the Co Cork school

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

School stock
'Early years sector losing a quarter of its staff each year due to poor pay and conditions’
In its pre-budget submission, Early Childhood Ireland is calling for action on pay and conditions for workers providing early years and school-aged care

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Louise Burne: Bill Kenneally victims deserve more than words from the State
Louise Burne: Bill Kenneally victims deserve more than words from the State
Bill Kenneally, from a powerful family with deep Fianna Fáil roots, abused his position of power as a basketball coach

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

HSE Drugs Group defers decision on drug to treat Friedrich’s ataxia to allow for further research
HSE Drugs Group defers decision on drug to treat Friedrich’s ataxia to allow for further research
Decision was made to defer the conversation about whether or not the drug will be approved for reimbursement for between three and four weeks

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

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Public invited to comment on children's mental health services
Draft standards for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs) are open from today for a six-week public consultation.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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Families take legal challenges over special school places 
'Large number' of parents whose children have no school place for September are taking court action against education minister

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Tusla spent almost €40m on private foster care last year
Tusla spent almost €40m on private foster care last year
The agency says it does not hold information on how private providers divide State funding between foster carer payments, administration, management costs and profit

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

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Ireland urged to push permanent EU online child sexual abuse detection rules
Children's Rights Alliance says Ireland should use its EU presidency to secure lasting protections while balancing online privacy rights

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

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S Jennifer Horgan: What would a museum of an Irish childhood look like?
I hope we commemorate children long gone, and chart brighter futures for children yet to come

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Primary School Coat Pegs
Special school place deadline moved forward ahead of Budget 2027
The Department of Education wants families to notify the NCSE of September 2027 requirements by September 1 this year, the earliest deadline since the scheme was introduced

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

HSE Temple Street spinal surgery review
€950k payout after unapproved spring implanted in girl during spinal surgery at Dublin hospital
First case to come before the High Court since controversy around metal springs used at CHI in three child surgeries came to light

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Ovarian cancer detection
Terry Prone: Over-diagnosis more than a statistical reality in chronic illnesses
A beach book it isn’t. In my view, the best read of the summer is not wrapped around by a pastel drawing of Adirondack chairs bathed in sunlight.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

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The digital choices shaping our children’s health and the reforms needed to protect their wellbeing
Around the world, childhood is being reprogrammed by digital technologies that shape how young people learn, play, and connect. But children and young people are not experimental subjects, a captive market, or a commodity, which is why we must shape digital environments that protect and support their healthy development.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

Féile O’Sullivan: One year on, West Cork teenager is 'upbeat and all set to return to school'
Féile O’Sullivan: One year on, West Cork teenager is 'upbeat and all set to return to school'
On the first anniversary of the accident in which she lost both legs, Féile's already been active in wheelchair rugby, basketball, and boccia — and is now standing with a prosthetic leg

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

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Maternity choice group calls for protection of private care
Mothers and mothers-to-be say plan to phase out private maternity care from public hospitals was not discussed with the public

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Woman so ill she needed oxygen support urges people to give clinical trials a go
Woman so ill she needed oxygen support urges people to give clinical trials a go
Linda Sheehan was given the option to join a clinical trial at the University College Dublin Clinical Research Centre for treatment of a rare lung disease

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Scoliosis patient group withdraws from planned inquiry into children’s care
Scoliosis patient group withdraws from planned inquiry into children’s care
Scoping exercise was opened in March to develop terms of reference and a potential structure for a statutory public inquiry into spina bifida and complex scoliosis services

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

Social media ban for children under 16
Australia vows to bullet-proof ban on social media for under-16s
There has been a steady stream of evidence that the ban has had little impact

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

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HSE is consistently failing in its care for people with disabilities
From costly and ineffective outsourcing to an inability to parse its own data — as it's all in a single Excel-based file — HSE failure isn’t an anomaly, it’s a pattern, writes Cianan Brennan

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

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Vaping: New law will ban flavoured and colourfully-packaged vapes
The proposed ban on flavoured vapes — and curbing the colours used in packaging — has passed through the Dáil

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Paediatrician doctor examining a young female patient sitting on her mothers lap wearing masks.
'Parents forced to take State to court for services and even diagnoses for their children'
Jesslyn Henry of the Save Our SNAs group tells Oireachtas education committee the right to an inclusive education is not 'an aspiration'

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

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TD: Residential care for children with disabilities ‘should be a last resort’
Number of children with disabilities in State residential care doubled in two years — and the HSE cannot tell what ages they are

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Families vow to pursue ‘every avenue’ for inquiry into children's care at CHI hospitals
Families vow to pursue ‘every avenue’ for inquiry into children's care at CHI hospitals
Advocacy groups have withdrawn from Government plans, describing the process as 'flawed', as the minister urges parents to engage with an independent facilitator

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

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Coalition 'ignoring' HSE calls to address fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
FASD, caused by exposure to alcohol in the womb, can lead to shorter life expectancy and higher rates of suicide and substance abuse

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

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Carroll MacNeill urges advocacy groups to engage with CHI scoping exercise
The health minister has called on advocacy groups to engage with an independent facilitator examining issues at Children's Health Ireland (CHI).

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

CUH consultants warn of risks to children's services amid delays and staffing shortages
CUH consultants warn of risks to children's services amid delays and staffing shortages
Senior clinicians cite treatment delays, staffing gaps and infrastructure concerns in correspondence to health chiefs

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Mick Clifford: Finglas school told to dream, inspire and succeed — while rain pours through the roof
Mick Clifford: Finglas school told to dream, inspire and succeed — while rain pours through the roof
A leaking roof, an empty autism classroom and a GoFundMe campaign highlight gaps in support for disadvantaged schools

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

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Staff shortages and lack of space behind long waits at children’s hospitals — HSE audit
The HSE audit also said it remains unclear how private healthcare will work at the national children’s hospital

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

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'Slushie' ban for children considered because of potential health impacts
Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said the Government will work with regulators on the popular ice-based drinks, but that any outright ban must be in keeping with EU laws

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Children at special school in Cork need 'full-time therapists urgently'
Children at special school in Cork need 'full-time therapists urgently'
Parents at Carrigaline Community Special School acknowledge progress has been made, but say their children need full-time therapists to manage their complex needs

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

'Friedreich’s Ataxia doesn’t wait': Cork father urges approval of drug as son’s condition deteriorates
'Friedreich’s Ataxia doesn’t wait': Cork father urges approval of drug as son’s condition deteriorates
After losing one son to the rare condition, Cork father Craig Cody hopes a new treatment can help another

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'Almost 100,000 children in Ireland in consistent poverty’
'Almost 100,000 children in Ireland in consistent poverty’
its fifth Child Poverty Monitor, Children's Rights Alliance found that a further 206,202 children are at risk of falling below the poverty line, the highest number of any age cohort in Ireland

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

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