#Childrens Health

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Health minister hits out at Bam for latest National Children's Hospital delay
Health minister hits out at Bam for latest National Children's Hospital delay
“The State demands that Bam honours its commitments without further delay," Jennifer Carroll MacNeill’s spokesperson said.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Parents urge release of 'unpublished reports' on CHI spinal care scandal
Parents urge release of 'unpublished reports' on CHI spinal care scandal
'For any inquiry to be whole, families cannot be asked to engaged while being denied access to the same reports held by the State,' says advocacy group

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Adults with intellectual disabilities 'will be left stranded when their parents die' – TD
Adults with intellectual disabilities 'will be left stranded when their parents die' – TD
Echoing the 'Before We Die' advocacy group, TD said: 'Parents have no idea of what will happen to their son or daughter after they die'

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Tusla ‘consistently underfunded’ and in crisis, Ombudsman for Children warns
Tusla ‘consistently underfunded’ and in crisis, Ombudsman for Children warns
The Ombudsman said that a rights-based apporach must be taken to protect, respect and fulfil the rights of all children in care

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

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Children waiting up to seven years for orthodontic treatment in South-East
Some 24 children have been waiting longer than six years for treatment in the region

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Donald Trump
Irish Examiner view: Is the US no longer a democracy?
Having studied data on the country going back to 1798, V-Dem has ascertained that we are now seeing in America the 'most severe magnitude of democratic backsliding ever'

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

HSE Temple Street spinal surgery review
Irish Examiner view: Another CHI apology inevitable
Revelation that a private contractor provided €30,000 for a Christmas party for Children’s Health Ireland has raised quite a few questions

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

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'Social media apps exposing young people to addictive algorithms, sexual violence, and gambling'
Medical conference hears call for 'stricter online regulation'

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Canterbury meningitis and septicaemia outbreak
No meningitis B vaccine catch-up planned in Ireland despite UK outbreak and deaths
Doctors raise concerns over vulnerable age group as outbreak abroad highlights gaps in meningitis B vaccine coverage

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Millions of children dying from preventable causes - report
Millions of children dying from preventable causes - report
Progress towards ending the preventable deaths of children under five by 2030 has slowed 60% since 2015, says UN report

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Nut stock
Calls for Irish access to oral immunotherapy after girl overcomes severe peanut allergy
Cork University Hospital is the only public hospital offering the treatment under a pilot programme, Dáil committee heard

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

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Health committee to hear of 'life changing' treatment for severe allergies 
Allergy Action Ireland will call for access to this treatment and other supports 

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

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Fears for children over short-term allocation of social workers
Concern Tusla reform could impact children in care

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

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Over 300 families seek help for child foetal alcohol spectrum disorder 
The best available evidence estimates that about 600 Irish babies are born each year with foetal alcohol syndrome

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Children learning in a school classroom
Special school pupils have yet to get a full day of classes since November
Minister of state for disability Emer Higgins stated it was 'fantastic to see this wonderful special school up and running' despite the pupils missing out on eight hours of classes a week

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

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Australians turn to VPNs to access porn as age restrictions kick in
Australians have begun downloading virtual private networks (VPNs) ​in droves, while one of the world's largest porn distributors said it was blocking users ‌from its platforms as the country rolled out sweeping online age restrictions on Monday.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Cork special school closure leaves parents worried as students prepare to return next week
Cork special school closure leaves parents worried as students prepare to return next week
Families say lack of therapy supports and staff resources remain unresolved as Carrigaline Community Special School prepares to reopen

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Football Training Celebrations
Kids' activities are starting to feel like a cult — I'm out
Instead of packing our children's schedule with activities, maybe we could allow them some time out for themselves, writes Laurie Morrissey

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

NCSE chief apologises for handling of 'botched' SNA review
NCSE chief apologises for handling of 'botched' SNA review
The chief executive of the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has apologised for the handling of a "botched" review of how special needs assistants are allocated which causes uproar among parents and educators.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

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Children's ombudsman calls for urgent reform of assessment of need system
Children waiting 27 months, despite a legal requirement for assessments to be completed within six months

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

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More than 220 million children will be obese by 2040 without drastic action, report warns
World Obesity Federation says half a billion children will be overweight and calls on governments to act to create healthier environments

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Matternity hospital rents hotel beds for pregnant women
Fresh €100m critical care plan aims to halt Rotunda Hospital relocation
New application for expanded critical care and sexual assault unit could secure Rotunda’s future at city centre site

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Proposal for Tusla welfare checks on 18,000 young people whose cases were closed during covid
Proposal for Tusla welfare checks on 18,000 young people whose cases were closed during covid
Government to consider legislation — but opposition TD says new law might not be needed, and that another agency could carry out the work

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Almost 14,000 children await hearing assessment — and deaf adults bear huge cost burden
Almost 14,000 children await hearing assessment — and deaf adults bear huge cost burden
'Working adults who are deaf are being penalised', and long waiting lists for children will have 'a massive developmental impact'

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Labour launches bill which could reopen Rotunda Hospital planning appeal
Labour launches bill which could reopen Rotunda Hospital planning appeal
New bill would compel the Government to clarify its position on co‑location — and if it says the Rotunda should remain at Parnell Square, the law would allow planning appeal to be reopened

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Tusla announces training college to increase staff availability
Tusla announces training college to increase staff availability
The trainees will be employed on a six-month special purpose contract, meaning they will be paid while they take part in the course

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Religious orders schools Scoping Inquiry - Ireland
Sean Ross Abbey survivor demands action after High Court ruling against minister
Ann Connolly has asked Norma Foley if the Government intends to respond or take action in the wake of court decision on the redress scheme

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Anger over lack of progress six months after rare disease strategy launched
Anger over lack of progress six months after rare disease strategy launched
About one in 17 people in Ireland live with a rare disease. Four in 10 experience poor access to healthcare services

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Grieving dad was quizzed about Social Protection benefit in 'accusing tone' after son's death
Grieving dad was quizzed about Social Protection benefit in 'accusing tone' after son's death
Michael Power and Maggie Butler have now welcomed changes to staff training following a complaint about the way they were treated after Alex's death

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Special needs assistants protest
SNA protests: ‘My son suffers the same whether it’s a redeployment or a cut’
While the number of special needs assistants has grown, so too has the need for such posts, writes Education Correspondent Jess Casey

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'Free GP care for all plan requires road-map and more doctors'
A Social Democrats motion in the Dáil on Wednesday called for free care to reach under-12s this year and everyone by 2030

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Doctors in University Hospital Limerick express concerns over 'toxic fumes' amid works
Doctors in University Hospital Limerick express concerns over 'toxic fumes' amid works
They say staff and patients are experiencing symptoms including headaches and irritated sinuses

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Pregnancies later in life and obesity rates partially account for rise in caesarean sections, committee told
Pregnancies later in life and obesity rates partially account for rise in caesarean sections, committee told
'In some countries where they’ve seen low rates of caesarean section, they’ve actually seen slightly higher cerebral palsy and adverse incident rates,' the Oireachtas health committee heard

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Girl using her smart phone sitting on couch
Social media ban for under-16s takes responsibility away from Big Tech, says lawyer
The topic has come into sharp focus in recent months, after the Grok undressing controversy as well as Australia bringing such a ban into force

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

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Teenagers see 11,000 unhealthy food marketing posts a year, says study
Advertisers also acknowledged to researchers that children can be reached through digital marketing, despite existing restrictions that they cannot be targeted explicitly

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

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Study examines childhood influences that affect education and finances later in life
The Growing Up in Ireland study found that children of parents who were well off at the age of nine reported far higher rates of finding it easy to make ends meet by the age of 25 than those who grew up in poorer households

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

School stock
Mick Clifford: In the SNA storm, who is really standing up for children with greatest needs?
A botched review of SNA allocations has exposed deeper flaws in how Ireland targets special education resources

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Common conditions service launch
Advocacy groups threaten High Court action over delayed spinal care inquiry
Campaigners say delays and concerns over independence leave families with no option but legal action

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

School stock
SNA cuts protests planned in Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Galway as review paused
Demonstrations planned nationwide as ministers face mounting pressure to guarantee SNA supports for children with additional needs in September

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

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Trust in HSE mental health services for children 'deeply shaken' by Camhs report
Some 79% of children were given medication under North Kerry Camhs in 2023, compared to a national rate of 39%.

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

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Calls for major extension of HSE review of children's mental health care
HSE South West has pledged to review more cases before November 2022, but a solicitor representing many of the families seen by Camhs in Kerry said this should extend to 2010 "at least"

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Ireland has more stillborn babies than road deaths every year, Oireachtas committee told
Ireland has more stillborn babies than road deaths every year, Oireachtas committee told
Cork woman Mairie Cregan, of Feileacain the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, discussed the need to raise awareness of preventable baby deaths

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Cork school left waiting for autism classes — as parents fund new sensory space
Inclusive Cork school left waiting for autism classes — as parents fund new sensory space
Scoil Eoin in Ballincollig has yet to get funds for three autism spectrum disorder classes already sanctioned by the NCSE

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

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Marion McKeone: Judgement day for social media platforms
Big Tech is facing a class action in the US over the addictive design of online apps

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

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